Senior Workday HRIS Specialist

Job Description:

The Role:

The Senior Workday HRIS Specialist will serve as a hands-on Workday configuration subject-matter expert, owning the design, configuration, enhancement and ongoing optimization of Workday across Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, Benefits, and related HCM capabilities. This role will translate HR and business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders, and ensure that changes are secure, well-tested, well-documented, and aligned with SiFive’s operating needs. The ideal candidate brings deep HRIS experience, strong Workday configuration expertise and the judgment to distinguish when to configure, integrate, report or improve a business process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Workday configuration across Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, Benefits, and related HCM areas, including business processes, workflows, condition rules, security roles and domains, approvals, calculated fields, eligibility rules, and compensation structures.
• Partner with HR subject-matter experts, technical teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize work, evaluate options, and translate business needs into scalable solutions while balancing standard functionality with appropriate customization.
• Design and maintain reports, dashboards, analytics, mass operations, and data definitions that support HR operations, decision-making, and data quality.
• Own the lifecycle of Workday enhancements and releases from intake and design through configuration, unit and user acceptance testing, regression testing, deployment, communications, and post-production validation.
• Support integrations, EIBs, inbound and outbound data flows, reporting tools, and vendor connections; troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate timely resolution of production problems.
• Maintain configuration documentation, process maps, test scripts, governance standards, and audit-ready records, with appropriate attention to privacy, security, and accuracy.
• Support global HR operations across countries, legal entities, currencies, and regulatory environments, and lead opportunities to simplify, automate, and optimize Workday processes.
• Monitor system performance and user experience and provide clear guidance and support to HR partners and end users.
• Report to the leader responsible for HRIS and HR Operations, with regular partnership across HR Centers of Excellence, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leadership.

Requirements:

• 8–10 years of progressive HRIS experience, including substantial hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• Deep experience configuring Workday Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, and Benefits, with an understanding of how the modules and business processes connect.
• Ability to translate internal HR requirements into practical Workday solutions and partner effectively with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Pay & Benefits

Consistent with SiFive values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location.  Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience. 

For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location.  The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

Base Pay Range

In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity.  In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more! 

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in

Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.