Manager, HR Data & Governance

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Time Type:

Full time

Remote Type:

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Job Description Summary:

The Manager, HR Data & Governance is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and operational effectiveness of workforce data and core HR business processes supporting over 9,000 U.S. and Canadian associates. This role requires Workday HCM expertise to oversee employee data transactions, drive process optimization, and identify opportunities to enhance system functionality and self-service capabilities. The Manager leads HR data governance initiatives, establishes data quality controls and audits, and drives process standardization across the organization. Working closely with HR Technology, this leader will leverage Workday reporting, business processes, and system integrations to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency. The position also leads the HR Data Management team and partners with HR Business Partners, Recruiting, Payroll, and business leaders to support organizational changes, strengthen data governance, and drive training and adoption across the HR community.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

HR Data Governance & Integrity

• Oversee HR data governance, including data standards, quality controls, audit processes, and compliance requirements.
• Own management of foundational Workday data, including position management and organizational hierarchy structures.
• Develop HR data quality metrics, scorecards, and reporting that provide leaders with actionable insights and drive accountability for data quality and process adherence.
• Ensure data integrity across Workday and downstream systems, including payroll, reporting, compliance, and other enterprise applications.

HR Process Ownership & Optimization

• Serve as Business Process Owner for core HR transactions and related governance activities.
• Oversee governance and execution of leave status transactions, including leaves of absence, returns from leave, and associated workforce data changes.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and HR Technology teams to design, optimize, and continuously improve Workday processes.
• Lead training and change management efforts that promote process adherence and data quality accountability.

Organizational Change & Workforce Data Management

• Serve as the subject matter expert for workforce data impacts related to organizational transformations, restructurings, and reorganizations.
• Apply data governance best practices to support accurate and efficient execution of organizational changes while maintaining data integrity.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Data & Governance team through performance management, training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Establish and implement processes, policies, and procedures that drive first-time-right data execution and operational excellence.

Other duties, as assigned by the jobholders supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• 5+ years of experience in HR Operations, Workforce Data Management, HR Shared Services, Payroll Operations, or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Workday as an HRIS platform
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office with intermediate Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience governing workforce data, HR business processes, or HR technology operations.
• Experience leading process improvement, transformation, or automation initiatives
• Experience supporting large-scale organizational changes, workforce restructuring, or enterprise-wide HR initiatives
• Experience working across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology functions
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in high-volume environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced excel expertise

PHR/SHRM-CP Certification

Prior experience with SAP HCM

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:

Ability to establish data standards, monitor compliance, and drive accountability for workforce data quality

Builds strong relationships across HR, Payroll, Technology, and business leadership teams to influence outcomes and achieve organizational goals

Leads adoption of new processes, technologies, and governance practices through effective change management and stakeholder engagement

Effectively communicates complex workforce data and process concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Any offered salary isdeterminedbased on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicantsskillsandpriorrelevant experience.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

This position is eligible toparticipatein a bonus program. Metrics andlevelof participation aredeterminedannually.

This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Companys 401(k) plan

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