Manager, HR Systems; Workday

Position: Manager, HR Systems (Workday)
## Manager, HR Systems (Workday)
Apply locations:
Rosemont, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR-025068#
** Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.**# At
** Life Fitness / Hammer Strength**, we’re not just building equipment – we’re shaping the future of fitness and inspiring healthier lives around the world. As a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, we design and manufacture innovative, high-performance solutions that power workouts everywhere.

We are seeking a
** Manager, HR Systems (Workday)
** to lead the configuration, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of the Workday platform in support of a global, multi-entity organization. This role partners with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure Workday effectively supports business processes, delivers accurate data, and provides a strong user experience. Reporting to the CHRO, this position plays a key role in executing the HR tech roadmap, supporting system-related projects, and driving continuous improvement across Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Workday tenant and UKG Dimensions timekeeping instance.
* This is a hybrid role, based out of our Global Support Center in Rosemont, IL – M/F are remote and Tu-Th are in-office collaboration days #LI-Hybrid
*** As our Manager, HR Systems, you will:
*** Configure, maintain, and support Workday SKUs including HCM, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Performance, Talent, Peakon Employee Voice, Workday Drive, and Dashboards/Reporting
* Support the execution of the HR tech roadmap in partnership with HR leadership
* Participate in and lead portions of Workday-related projects, including the annual engagement survey, new module implementations, enhancements, process redesign, and system upgrades
* Partner with stakeholders to define business requirements, document processes, and translate needs into scalable system solutions
* Coordinate and execute project activities such as configuration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), data validation, and deployment support
* Participate in Workday bi-annual releases, including impact analysis, testing, and implementation of new functionality; work with HR leadership team to communicate any changes impacting UX/UI to the HR, leader, and employee communities as appropriate
* Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience
* Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business and HR decision-making
* Ensure data integrity, system security, and adherence to internal controls and global data privacy requirements
* Develop, manage, and execute Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations, including inbound and outbound data loads, mass updates, and data migrations; troubleshoot and monitor EIB processes to ensure accuracy and reliability
* Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, support projects, and deliver effective system solutions
* Support payroll and benefits processes through system configuration, testing, and issue resolution
* Maintain and support integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems
* Provide end-user support, training, and documentation to HR teams, managers, and employees
* Troubleshoot system issues, manage tickets, and ensure timely resolution of production support needs
* All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
** What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Manager, HR Systems:
*** 6-8 years of HRIS experience, with a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with Workday
* Bachelor’s degree in information technology, HR Information Systems, or related field preferred
* Experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday modules (Core HCM required; additional modules strongly preferred)
* Demonstrated experience supporting or leading HRIS or Workday-related projects (e.g., implementations, enhancements, integrations)
* Hands-on experience with Workday EIBs, including building, testing, and troubleshooting inbound/outbound integrations and mass…