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# Manager, HRIS

- **Company:** Figma, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $296,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, System Configuration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Screen Reader, Systems Integration, Workday Advanced Compensation, Workday
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/manager-hris-figmadesign-9020742

## About the Role

* 8+ years in HRIS or People Technology, with deep expertise in Workday configuration across HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, and Integrations
 * Proven success leading and developing high-performing HRIS or People Technology teams
 * Demonstrated ownership of Workday delivery, including configuration governance, project intake, prioritization, sprint planning, and release management within a SOX-compliant environment
 * Strong track record of managing work across internal teams and external implementation partners to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions
 * Deep understanding of the broader People Technology ecosystem and how Workday integrates with enterprise systems, coupled with curiosity about emerging technologies and AI, Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.

## Description

* Lead, coach, and develop a team of HRIS Specialists by building technical depth through cross-training, documentation, and shared ownership across Workday functional areas
 * Evolve the team's operating model, including project intake, prioritization, sprint planning, capacity planning, and release management
 * Manage work across internal HRIS team members and external implementation partners, balancing quality, speed, and cost
 * Provide governance and technical oversight for Workday configuration, while contributing hands-on configuration for complex, high-impact, or business-critical initiatives
 * Partner closely with People, Payroll, IT, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver integrated solutions
 * Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate manual work, and increase operational efficiency across the systems ecosystem
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and features, including AI-enabled capabilities, and recommend solutions that enhance the employee and people team experience
 * Contribute to the evolution of our broader technology ecosystem by ensuring Workday integrates effectively with the systems that support our Figmates, * Holding interviews in an accessible location
 * Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
 * Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
 * Changing the mode or format of interviews

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.


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