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# Workday HRIS Manager

- **Company:** Polaris Industries Inc.
- **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Regression Testing, Time Tracking Software, Workday HCM, Information Technology, Workday Advanced Compensation, Workday HRIS, Workday Reporting, Workday
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://polaris.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PolarisJobs/job/Tempe-AZ-USA/Workday-HRIS-Manager_R31438

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (preferably in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related business or technology field).

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

 * 5-7 years of progressive Workday HRIS specific experience (including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and implementation).

 * Preferred Certifications: Workday Pro Certification in either Core HCM, Recruiting, and/or Compensation., * Configuration Expertise: Proven Workday configuration experience across HCM, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, and Talent/Performance modules.
 * Additional Module Experience: Experience with Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent Optimization, Learning, and/or Peakon is a plus.
 * Workday skills: Proficiency in Workday reporting, calculated fields, business processes, and security framework.
 * Technical Skills: experience with AI technologies and Snowflake is a plus.
 * Attention to Detail: Strong focus on data accuracy and quality.
 * Analytical Thinking: Apply analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
 * Leadership and Communication: Strong stakeholder management, project management, written and verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
 * Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
 * Initiative: High level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
 * Customer Focus: Superior customer service skills and a service-oriented mindset.

## Description

1. Overall Administration/Maintenance of Workday (60% of time)
 * Serve as the primary Workday system expert, maintaining strong knowledge of Polaris' configuration across modules.
 * Lead the implementation of roadmap items as assigned.
 * Provide troubleshooting and end-user support, problem solving escalated complex issues as needed.
 * Support HRIS shared inbox requests with the broader Workday team.
 * Prioritize change requests and assess the system-wide impact of configuration changes.
 * Oversee Workday security roles, permissions, and access controls to ensure appropriate data privacy, compliance, and confidentiality.
 * Ensure HRIS practices align with company policies, audit requirements, data governance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
 * Consult with HR Business Partners and COE leaders to translate business needs into Workday solutions.

 * Actively participate in Workday Community, customer groups, and networking events.

 2. Biannual Releases/Enhancements (15% of time)
 * Manage the weekly and biannual release system updates.
 * Partner with HRIS Analysts to research, configure, and test enhancements.
 * Regression test enhancements to understand the impact on existing configuration.

 * Monitor Workday's roadmap and recommend appropriate enhancement adoption and timing for Polaris.

 * Assist with the communication of new functionality and creation of training materials.
 * Partner with COE teams to review and test weekly patch updates.

 3. Annual Processes (15% of time)
 * Support annual configuration required for compensation planning, performance management, and benefits open enrollment, consulting with functional areas on content decisions.
 * Test and troubleshoot all configurations and business processes.
 * Assist with the preparation of training materials or instructions.

 4. Reporting/Training (10% of time)
 * Serve as the global Workday reporting expert and support HR reporting requests.
 * Create and maintain calculated fields for complex reporting needs.
 * Maintain report libraries and dashboards for business groups.
 * Prepare and communicate training materials as needed.