HRIS Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Oversees the administration, configuration and optimization of Workday systems to support HR processes across the organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact for Workday-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs, compliance requirements and industry specific demands.  The successful candidate will provide strategic guidance to HR and business leaders. Workday experience and professional certifications are essential for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES 

1.  Workday System Management

•  Administer and optimize Workday modules, including Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning Management, and Scheduling, ensuring seamless functionality across the organization

•  Lead the implementation of additional Workday functionality, including Workday Advanced Compensation.

•  Maintain system integrity, troubleshoot issues, and implement updates to align with Workday’s semi-annual releases.

•  Configure business processes, security roles, and reporting to meet global and division-specific requirements.

2.  Strategic HRIS Leadership

•  Partner with HR leadership and divisional stakeholders to align Workday solutions with organizational goals, such as workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee development.

•  Drive adoption of Workday best practices, ensuring consistency across the organization.

3.  Data Management and Analytics

•  Leverage Workday reporting and analytics to provide actionable insights for HR and business leaders, such as headcount trends, compensation analysis, and learning completion rates.

•  Support audit and compliance requirements with accurate, timely data extraction and reporting.

4.  Implementation and Change Management

•  Manage change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during system upgrades, new module deployments, or process changes.

5.  Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration

•  Collaborate with Workday and third-party vendors (e.g., implementation partners/consultants) to resolve technical issues and implement enhancements.

•  Act as a liaison between HR, IT, and divisional leaders to ensure Workday configurations meet operational and regulatory needs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline. 

• Three to five years of WorkDay HRIS Implementation and Administration. 

• Must have advanced knowledge of HR processes and data. 

• Workday HRIS Certificates preferred: Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning Management or Advanced Comp.

• Deep understanding of Workday configuration, business processes, and security management

• Technical Proficiencies: Familiar with Workday reporting tools, EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder), and integration basics.

• Strong IT skills and knowledge of various reporting tools.

• Must have effective organizational, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written. 

• Knowledge and understanding of employment regulations, current workplace practices, industry trends, employment laws and legislation, etc. 

• Strong Interpersonal skills 

• Problem solving and Conflict Resolution skills 

• Travel is required as needed. 

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE VALUES 

• Safe – We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome. 

• Efficient – We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize