# Manager, HRIS

**Company:** [Figma](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/figma)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $169k – $296k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Workday, workday hcm, advanced compensation, benefits, Payroll, absence management, workday integrations, sprint planning, release management, SOX Compliance, artificial intelligence
**Posted:** 2026-08-03

> Leads the HRIS function, Workday platform, and HRIS Specialists team while establishing scalable delivery, governance, and resource-management practices. Requires 8+ years of HRIS or People Technology experience, deep Workday configuration expertise, and experience managing internal teams and implementation partners.

## Job Description

## 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.

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