Director of HRIS; Workday

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. With its headquarters located in the heart of the hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson Hospitality Group is a leader in hotel and resort management, providing comprehensive and results-driven services to a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States.

As a job applicant, you can expect to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development. With a strong commitment to excellence in guest service, employee engagement, and financial performance, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry. Whether you are seeking a corporate role in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, or other areas, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a wide range of career opportunities for motivated and talented individuals.

Join the team at Davidson Hospitality Group and be a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Lead the future of HR technology in hospitality.

At Davidson Hospitality Group, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional talent—and exceptional systems that empower our people to succeed.

We are seeking a Director of HRIS (Workday) to be based at our Dunwoody, GA corporate office who combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise to lead the end-to-end management, optimization, and governance of our Workday platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys thinking like a visionary product manager, partnering with stakeholders across the business, and continually improving systems to drive efficiency, insight, and business value.

This leader will oversee a core team of 5 and collaborate closely with IT, HR, Payroll, Finance, Operations, and external partners to deliver robust application management, user support, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate fully understands the Workday tenant, drives adoption of best practices, and leads the roadmap to maximize enterprise value.

This is an on-site position based in our Dunwoody, GA corporate office.

• Administer the Workday platform including Financials, HCM, Payroll, Advanced Compensation, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, People Analytics, Talent Management, Prism, and Workday Help to ensure stability, scalability, and business value.
• Plan, validate, and execute Workday releases and feature adoption, including release regression testing and coordinating UAT with business subject matter experts.
• Translate business strategy into a Workday roadmap and lead configuration, enhancements, and semi-annual releases.

• Collaborate with the Workday Governance Committee to streamline processes, improve reporting, encourage adoption, and ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Determine advanced reports and dashboards required by business leaders and ensure strong data governance and security practices.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and improve system performance across departments.

• Oversee existing integrations and guide the development of new integrations as needed.
• Manage relationships with Workday, third-party vendors, and certified partners.
• Manage third-party consultants, including assigning work and overseeing progress and deliverables.

• Lead and guide the technical team, including integration administrators, security administrators, and functional administrators.
• Coordinate user training and development, including Workday-offered training opportunities for technical staff.
• Oversee user support services, manage knowledge articles, and resolve escalated issues.

• Strong hands‑on expertise in Workday HCM, Payroll, and Financials modules.
• Proven experience with Workday integrations, security,…