HRIS (Workday) Systems Specialist/Manager

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.

Requirements

Required

· Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field.

· 5-7+ years of progressive HRIS experience with Workday, including hands-on configuration & Implementation.

· Deep functional expertise in Core HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, and Benefits.

· Strong experience with Workday Business Process Framework, security, reporting, and integrations.

· Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.

· Experience supporting large, complex organizations and multi-entity environments.

Preferred

· Workday certifications (HCM, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, or Reporting).

· Experience leading FLSA compliance initiatives and payroll-related regulatory changes.

· Background supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale system rollouts.

· Strong project management skills and experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Competencies

· Strategic thinking with hands-on execution

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management

· Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-