Senior Workday HRIS Manager

Planet Group
Chicago, IL, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Integrity Data Migration Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Time Tracking Software Workday HCM Workday HRIS Workday Reporting Workday

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will own the global Workday ecosystem and drive HR technology optimization in a fast-paced financial services environment. You’ll partner with HR leadership and executives to shape the HR technology roadmap and deliver continuous improvements. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, balance strategic guidance with hands-on Workday leadership, and influence decisions at the C-suite level. This is a high-impact position that combines subject-matter expertise with operational execution to elevate HRIS performance and data integrity. Compensation / Benefits * Lead the global HR technology roadmap and align Workday with growth priorities * Advise HR leadership and cross-functional teams on Workday strategy and optimization * Drive post-go-live optimization, enhancements, and continuous improvement * Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions and processes * Oversee Workday operations: support, releases, testing, production issue resolution * Manage Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management functionality * Perform light Workday configuration and functional enhancements * Develop Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics for workforce insights * Improve HR data quality, governance, security, and reporting accessibility * Lead HRIS projects from requirements to deployment and adoption * Coordinate initiatives across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, IT, and stakeholders * Manage external Workday partners and vendors * Support mergers and acquisitions through data migration and alignment * Mentor and develop HRIS team members with clear priorities * Present updates and risks to senior leadership and executives Tasks * 6+ years of progressive HRIS experience with significant Workday exposure * Strong functional knowledge across multiple Workday HCM modules * Experience owning or contributing to an HR technology roadmap * Proven track record in Workday optimization, enhancements, or implementations * Experience with post-go-live stabilization and optimization * Strong project management skills: requirements, planning, testing, deployment * Workday reporting and light functional configuration experience * Ability to translate business needs into system and process solutions * Understanding of HR data integrity, security, governance, and controls * Experience managing or leading HRIS professionals * Exceptional communication and stakeholder management with C-suite readiness * Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on responsibilities * High discretion with confidential employee and compensation data * Bachelor’s degree in one of the related fields * Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Key requirements * Medical * Vision * Dental * Life Insurance * 401K * Profit Share Plan

Requirements

resolution * Manage Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management functionality * Perform light Workday configuration and functional enhancements * Develop Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics for workforce insights * Improve HR data quality, governance, security, and reporting accessibility * Lead HRIS projects from requirements to deployment and adoption * Coordinate initiatives across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, IT, and stakeholders * Manage external Workday partners and vendors * Support mergers and acquisitions through data migration and alignment * Mentor and develop HRIS team members with clear priorities * Present updates and risks to senior leadership and executives Tasks * 6+ years of progressive HRIS experience with significant Workday exposure * Strong functional knowledge across multiple Workday HCM modules * Experience owning or contributing to an HR technology roadmap * Proven track record in Workday optimization, a stakeholders or implementations * Experience with post-go-live stabilization and optimization * Strong project management skills: requirements, planning, testing, deployment * Workday reporting and light functional configuration experience * Ability to translate business needs into system and process solutions * Understanding of HR data integrity, security, governance, and controls * Experience managing or leading HRIS professionals * Exceptional communication and stakeholder management with C-suite readiness * Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on responsibilities * High discretion with confidential employee and compensation data * Bachelor’s degree in one of the related fields * Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Key requirements * Medical * Vision * Dental * Life Insurance * 401K * Profit Share Plan

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