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.