Job Summary
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.