Senior Workday HRIS Specialist

About Altais:

At Altais, we’re on a mission to improve the healthcare experience for everyone—starting with the people who deliver it. We help physicians focus more on patient care and less on paperwork through smarter technology, purpose-built tools, and a team-based model of care.

Our network includes Brown & Toland Physicians, Altais Medical Group, and Family Care Specialists. Together, we’re building a more connected, physician-first healthcare system.

Are you looking to join a fast-growing, dynamic team?

We’re a collaborative, purpose-driven group that’s passionate about transforming healthcare from the inside out. At Altais, we support one another, adapt quickly, and work with integrity as we build a better experience for physicians and their patients.

The Senior Workday HRIS Specialist serves as a strategic systems partner and technical expert for Workday and related HR platforms. This role leads the strategy, design, configuration, and optimization of multiple Workday HCM modules to support HR operations, compliance, and an exceptional manager and employee experience. You will manage end-to-end lifecycle transactions, integrations, and system enhancements while ensuring security and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include driving scalable solutions, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver process improvements in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This position plays a critical role in aligning technology with business needs and advancing system capabilities to enable organizational success.

• Lead the strategy, design, and optimization of Workday modules (Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Talent, HCM, Absence, Learning, Recruiting, Talent and Time Tracking) to support growth and evolving business needs.
• Own and evolve the HRIS strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term vision.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple Workday functional areas, providing technical guidance and support throughout the lifecycle.

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday and other HR-related tools, including workflows, security roles, and permissions. Other HRIS include Payfactors, Qualtrics, and Sharepoint.
• Manage system upgrades, patches, and integrations with other HR or business systems.
• Architect scalable, compliant, and efficient systems by building and maintaining eligibility rules, calculated fields, reporting dashboard, business processes, validations, and security frameworks.
• Oversee integrations (Cloud Connect for Benefits/EDI, EIB/Core Connectors/Studio) and deliver actionable reporting and dashboards for business stakeholders.
• Lead the adoption of AI-powered tools and automation to improve workflow efficiency and reduce manual tasks.

• Own access controls, role-based permissions, and audit logging to ensure security and compliance.
• Support SOX controls and compliance through structured tracking and documentation.
• Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation of system configuration, workflows, and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity across all people systems.

• Optimize HR processes through automation, governance, and change management to drive efficiency and adoption. Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve system efficiency.
• Lead associated deployment activities, including regression testing, downstream impact analysis, and assurance of overall system performance/stability.
• Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.

• Collaborate with Total Rewards, Talent, HR Ops, IT, Payroll and Finance teams to enhance reporting, workflows, and employee-facing tools.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage product design, SLAs, and workflows, ensuring alignment and a seamless employee experience.
• Lead communication and education efforts related to compensation programs, developing training…