HRIS Systems Manager

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced HRIS Manager to drive the global deployment, optimization, and day-to-day operations of our HR technology ecosystem, with Workday as the core HCM platform.

This role will act as a key bridge between HR, IT, business leaders, and external vendors, ensuring stable system operations, scalable HR processes, and successful implementation across multiple countries and regions.

The ideal candidate is a strong executor with deep Workday expertise, solid HR process understanding, and proven experience in managing global HR systems in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Global Workday Strategy & Governance

Serve as the global owner of the Workday platform and overall HR technology roadmap.

Develop and maintain HRIS governance standards, security protocols, and change management processes.

Partner with executive leadership to identify technology solutions that improve employee experience and business outcomes.

Establish system standards and best practices across global entities.

Workday Implementation & Global Expansion

Lead Workday implementation activities, global rollouts, country deployments, and future module expansions.

Partner with implementation partners and vendors to ensure successful delivery of Workday milestones.

Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions that support global operations.

Support post-go-live optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

System Administration & Configuration

Manage configuration and administration of Workday modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Onboarding, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Performance, and Learning.

Configure and maintain business processes, security roles, organizations, and tenant management activities.

Perform system audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and governance standards.

Maintain system documentation and configuration inventories.

Reporting, Analytics & Data Governance

Develop and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, scorecards, and calculated fields.

Provide workforce analytics and reporting insights to support strategic business decisions.

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and audit readiness across all HR systems.

Establish data governance standards and reporting frameworks.

Integrations & HR Technology Ecosystem

Manage integrations between Workday and third-party systems including payroll, benefits, recruiting, learning, and identity management platforms.

Partner with IT to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.

Support vendor management and evaluation of new HR technology solutions.

Ensure seamless data flow across the HR technology landscape.

Project Management & Change Leadership

Lead HR technology projects from requirements gathering through implementation and stabilization.

Manage project plans, risks, resources, timelines, and vendor deliverables.

Coordinate testing activities including unit testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing.

Develop training, communications, and adoption strategies to support organizational change.

People Leadership (Future State)

Provide leadership and direction for future HRIS team growth.

Mentor and develop HRIS analysts and administrators as the function expands.

Establish service delivery standards and performance metrics for HR technology support.