Manager, HRIS

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HRIS Specialists through cross-training, documentation, and shared ownership across Workday functional areas.
• Evolve the team's operating model, including project intake, prioritization, sprint planning, capacity planning, and release management.
• Manage work across internal HRIS team members and external implementation partners, balancing quality, speed, and cost.
• Provide governance and technical oversight for Workday configuration, while contributing hands-on configuration for complex, high-impact, or business-critical initiatives.
• Partner with People, Payroll, IT, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate manual work, and increase operational efficiency across the systems ecosystem.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and features, including AI-enabled capabilities, and recommend solutions that enhance the employee and people team experience.
• Ensure Workday integrates effectively with the systems supporting the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years in HRIS or People Technology.
• Deep expertise in Workday configuration across HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, and Integrations.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing HRIS or People Technology teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of Workday delivery, including configuration governance, project intake, prioritization, sprint planning, and release management within a SOX-compliant environment.
• Strong track record managing work across internal teams and external implementation partners to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Deep understanding of the broader People Technology ecosystem and how Workday integrates with enterprise systems.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and AI.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $169,000–$296,000 USD.
• Equity and competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off.
• Paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable laws.
• Exempt employees are eligible for employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave.
• Additional benefits may include recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and lifestyle spending accounts.
• Eligible non-sales roles may participate in an annual bonus plan.