Senior HRIS Program Manager - Workday

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which helps to digitize the world of physical operations, providing visibility and empowering entire sectors of our economy to become more safe, efficient, and sustainable. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 2,000 people globally, have 2.3 million IoT devices deployed globally, and collect more than 85 billion minutes of video footage and 4.6 trillion data points annually.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including video-based safety, vehicle telematics, apps and driver workflows, equipment monitoring, and site visibility. As part of a newly public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include: 

Best Place to Work by Built In 2022

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

Every year, we partner with our customers to deliver outcomes like conserving millions of gallons of fuel, saving millions of dollars, and creating positive environmental change. As more customers connect to our platform, our data grows, our AI models get smarter, and our opportunities expand.

About the role:

As a key member of the HR Technology & Operations team, you will oversee the continued expansion and deployment of Workday functionality and partner with the HR senior team members to deepen our HR tech stack to support Samsara’s long-term growth objectives. You are comfortable acting as an internal consultant to global HR and business stakeholders, and can showcase your experience using HR technology solutions to develop lasting solutions that solve complex business problems. Lastly, you are highly driven and bring demonstrated experience succeeding in high growth, fast-paced organizations.

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will: 

• Oversee the implementation of HR technology requirements, organize appropriate revisions to policies and procedures, evaluate proposed changes from HR and non-HR groups, and provide appropriate guidance to management.
• Keep track of business and technology requirements, system implementation development and progress by updating project timelines, informing stakeholders of next steps and responsibilities, owning meetings and ensuring all follow up is completed.
• Provide transparent and timely reporting and communications to all stakeholders.
• Manage and escalate project risks and issues as needed. Establish success metrics, KPIs, and ensure project performance is tracked and measured.
• Facilitate discussions across with People Org stakeholders, People Org managers and SME Program owners
• Collaborate with team SMEs and establish technology roadmaps supporting prioritized HR programs. Assist in technology prioritization for key stakeholder groups.
• Define, evaluate, and configure HR systems/tools together with HR and non-HR groups to ensure efficiency in HR's processes and data integrity across all HR systems.
• Continually seek and investigate ways to improve existing processes and fix pain points through appropriate configuration of systems
• Use data to identify improvements and risk reduction opportunities. Continuously backlog improvements for prioritization.
• Facilitate groups in defining business and system requirements and alternate options for HRIS.
• Develop, test, and implement new system process designs, enhancements, and upgrades of HRIS
• Develop and maintain user guides, coordinate and conduct end user training and requirements sign-off
• Be a present and highly engaged mentor to junior HR Operations team members to up-level Workday configuration and operational experience
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 5+ years experience in HR in fast-growing, global companies
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or equivalent work experienceDeep understanding of Workday modules: HCM, Benefits, Advance Compensation. Experience in business process, security, and organization configuration.
• Experience troubleshooting inbound and outbound Workday integrations to Applicant Tracking Systems, Benefits providers, and other third party vendors for account provisioning and access.
• Highly inclusi