HRIS Manager
Thornton TomasettiAbout the role
Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Your Role
Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a strategic and experienced HRIS Manager to lead the governance, roadmap, and continuous evolution of our global HR technology ecosystem. This position is responsible for maximizing the value of Workday and other HR technologies that support more than 2,300 employees across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Reporting to the Director of HR Operations & Technology, this role partners closely with HR leaders, Payroll, IT, Finance, and external vendors to deliver scalable technology solutions that improve employee experience, data integrity, compliance, automation, and reporting.
The HRIS Manager owns the product strategy, governance framework, vendor management, and global roadmap.
What You'll Do
HR Technology Strategy
- Own the global Workday product roadmap across all modules, prioritizing enhancements, releases, and strategic initiatives.
- Develop a multi-year HR technology strategy aligned with business growth and digital transformation objectives.
- Evaluate emerging HR technologies and AI solutions that improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
- Build business cases for new technology investments.
Workday Governance
- Establish governance processes for Workday enhancements, releases, testing, and prioritization.
- Approve significant configuration changes that impact global compliance, security, integrations, and statutory reporting.
- Define system standards, design principles, and governance policies.
- Lead release planning and executive prioritization.
Vendor Management
- Manage relationships with Workday implementation partners, consulting firms, and HR technology vendors.
- Lead vendor selection, contract management, performance reviews, and service delivery.
- Ensure vendors meet project timelines, quality expectations, and budget commitments.
Global Compliance & Security
- Establish global HR data governance standards.
- Define security and privacy policies supporting:
- GDPR
- International data privacy regulations
- Country-specific statutory requirements
- Partner with IT Security to ensure compliance with internal security standards.
Digital Transformation & AI
- Evaluate automation opportunities across HR Operations.
- Lead AI governance for HR technology initiatives.
- Prioritize automation projects that improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
- Partner with HR leadership to modernize business processes.
Project Leadership
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