THE ROLE

The HRIS Manager is a hands-on, strategic, and operational leader responsible for maximizing the value of Workday across the entire HR ecosystem. This role oversees daily platform operations, system configuration, integrations, security, data integrity, and enhancement roadmaps.Youllpartner closely with the peopleexperienceteam,IT, Finance, and Payroll teams to ensure Workday is intuitive, reliable, secure, and optimized to support our people experience.You also lead a team of HRIS professionals focused on support, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Strategic Leadership

• Execute HRIS roadmap aligned with HR and organizational strategy.

• Identifyopportunities toleverageWorkday to drive efficiency, scalability, and business outcomes.

• Champion change management initiatives related to system enhancements and new features.

System Management

• Oversee configuration, optimization, testing, deployment, and daily operations of Workday.

• Lead Workday releases, enhancements, and feature adoption in partnership with internal teams.

• Ensure Workday delivers intuitive, high-quality user experience across all modules.

Recruiting Module Ownership

• Serve as the primary system owner of the Workday Recruiting module, one of our largest, most active, and most business-critical modules, responsible for configuration, business process design, and ongoing system health.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to continuously evaluate and implement enhancements that improve the experience for both internal team members and external candidates throughout the full hiring lifecycle.

• Manage a consistent pipeline of configuration changes, feature releases, and optimization initiatives to keep the Recruiting module current, compliant, and aligned with evolving business needs.

Security Architecture & Governance

• Design and manage Workday security roles, domain policies, and business process security.

• Implement least-privilege models,SoDcontrols, and ensure IAM alignment (SSO, MFA, API security).

• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and access reviews to ensure compliance and system integrity.

Technical Configuration & Integrations

• Lead complex configurations including BPF, calculated fields, dashboards, custom reports, and integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs).

• Ensure scalable, reliable integrations with 3rd-party vendors.

• Maintain documentation, design specifications, and system governance.

Data Management & Reporting

• Protect data accuracy, security, and governance across all HR systems.

• Build reporting, dashboards, and analytics that enable self-service and data-driven decisions.

• Support audit, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Process Improvement

• Identifyopportunities to simplify and streamline business processes.

• Reduce manual effort andoptimizeworkflows using Workday capabilities.

• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop HRIS analysts and technical resources across support tiers and analytics.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

• Prioritize enhancements, manage testing cycles, and oversee governance.

Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with Workday and third-party vendors.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Communicates EffectivelyDelivers clear, concise communication across all levels of the organization, translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

• Drives ResultsConsistentlydeliverscommitments and holds the team accountable for outcomes,maintaininga bias for action and a focus on continuous improvement.

• Manages AmbiguityOperates effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, makingprogressand driving clarity even when information is incomplete or priorities are shifting.

• Decision QualityMakes sound, well-reasoned decisions byleveragingdata, stakeholder input, and sound judgment, balancing speed with thoroughness to drive the right outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 610+ years HRIS experience, including 4+ years Workday configuration across HCM, Security, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Time/Absence, and Talent.

• Prior hands-on experience with Workday Recruiting and Onboarding modulesrequired, including configuration, business process design, and end-to-end implementation support.

• 3+ years ofleadership or team management.

• Strong knowledge of HR processes, data structures, reporting, and workflows.

• Experience with Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors) and release cycles.

• Strong project management, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Workday Pro certifications or advanced training preferred.

• Global or multi-entity experienceis a plus.

Sounds like a fit? Wecan0twait to meet you!