Director, HRIS

VNS Health

New York, New York

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$154,400–$205,800 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coaching, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Finance, Flexible Spending Accounts, HRIS/HRMS, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Human Resources Processes, Human Resources Strategy, Leadership, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Strategic Planning, Team Building
LOCATION
New York, New York
POSTED
8 days ago
Overview: VNS Health is seeking a Director, HRIS (Workday) to lead the HR Digital Experience Strategy, with a primary focus on Workday. This role is responsible for shaping how Workday supports HR and enhances the overall employee and manager experience.While IT owns the enterprise-wide Workday platform—including Finance, Payroll, and Procurement—this role will specifically lead the HR Workday strategy and roadmap, ensuring HR priorities are clearly defined, aligned, and executed.This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategy, execution, and team development. Responsibilities:

What We Provide

  • Referral bonus opportunities     
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays   
  • Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability    
  • Employer-matched retirement saving funds   
  • Personal and financial wellness programs    
  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care     
  • Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees   
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement    
  • Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities 

 

What You Will Do: 

  • Define and lead the HR-specific Workday strategy and roadmap, aligned to HR and organizational priorities.
  • Serve as a hands-on Workday leader, actively involved in configuration, optimization, and solution design.
  • Drive improvements in the HR digital experience for employees and managers, ensuring Workday is intuitive and effective.
  • Partner closely with IT (who owns the broader enterprise Workday strategy, to align priorities and ensure successful delivery.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small HRIS team (2).
  • Partner closely with HR leadership team and HR Centers of Excellence to identify how Workday can best support HR work and people strategy.
  • Manage intake, prioritization, and execution of HR-focused Workday initiatives and enhancements.
  • Continuously evaluate and evolve how Workday supports HR processes, including exploring emerging technologies such as AI.
  • Balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational demands.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree required

Work Experience:

  • 10+ years of progressive HRIS/HR technology experience required
  • Workday experience (Core HCM required) required
  • Deep, hands-on experience with Workday (Core HCM required)
  • Proven experience leading HRIS or Workday-focused teams, ideally in a player-coach capacity
  • Strong understanding of HR processes and how they translate into Workday solutions
  • Experience working in a shared ownership model with IT
  • Ability to think strategically while remaining close to execution
  • Strong prioritization and stakeholder management skills
  • Curiosity and interest in modernizing HR technology, including AI
     
Pay Range: USD $154,400.00 - USD $205,800.00 /Yr.

About the Company

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