Manager, HR Technology

Job Summary

The Manager, HRIS is a hands-on technical leader responsible for the configuration, administration, and optimization of ’s HR technology ecosystem, with Workday serving as the core HCM platform. This is a working manager role with a strong emphasis on direct system configuration, integrations, reporting, and delivery, combined with leadership of senior HRIS specialists. The Manager, HRIS partners closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and business leaders in a technology-driven organization of approximately 2,000 employees.

This role also plays a key part in evaluating, implementing, and governing emerging AI-enabled capabilities within HR systems to improve efficiency, data quality, and user experience.

• HR Technology Management
• Own and administer the organization’s HR technology stack (e.g., HRIS, ATS, LMS, performance management, time, and attendance systems)
• Serve as the primary product owner for HR systems, managing configurations, upgrades, integrations, and vendor relationships
• Partner with IT on system security, data privacy, infrastructure requirements, and AI-related risk controls
• Ensure systems scale with organizational growth and evolving HR and business needs
• Lead system implementations, enhancements, and process automation initiatives
• Develop system governance standards, documentation, and change management practices, including guidance for responsible AI usage
• Hands-On HRIS Execution:
  Troubleshoot complex HRIS issues and perform root cause analysis
• Lead Workday quarterly releases, including impact analysis, testing, and remediation
• Own day-to-day HRIS operations, upgrades, releases, and production support
• Ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and compliance with access control standards
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement
• Support organizational changes, acquisitions, and workforce growth from a systems perspective
• Other duties as assigned

• Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy, employment, and record retention regulations
• Maintain strong data governance practices, including access controls and audit readiness

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to senior HRIS specialists
• Set priorities, review work output, and ensure quality and consistency
• Establish documentation, standards, and best practices for HRIS work
• Serve as escalation point for high‑impact or complex HRIS issues

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent, Total Rewards, Payroll, Finance, and IT
• Translate business requirements into practical HRIS and reporting solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership on system capabilities, data, and tradeoffs
• Support executive and board‑level reporting as needed

• Evaluate and implement AI-capable functionality within Workday and adjacent HR technologies (e.g., intelligent reporting, skills inference, workflow automation, chatbots)
• Partner with HR and IT to ensure AI tools are transparent, ethical, secure, and aligned with company policies
• Develop guardrails, documentation, and training to support responsible use of AI in HR processes
• Monitor vendor roadmaps and emerging HR technology trends related to AI and machine learning

• 8-12+ years of progressive HRIS or enterprise systems experience
• 3-5+ years leading HRIS professionals or technical specialists
• Experience supporting workforce analytics and reporting preferred
• Experience supporting organizations with 2,000+ employees, preferably in a technology environment

• Hands‑on experience with Workday Core HCM preferred
• Familiarity with AI-enabled HR system capabilities, data modeling, or intelligent automation concepts
• Working knowledge of Workday Security, Business Process Framework, and Reporting
• Experience supporting HR system integrations and data loads
• Understanding of downstream systems including Payroll, Benefits, ATS, and Finance
• Strong data management, audit, and access control skills

• Proven working manager who leads through hands‑on execution
• Strong analytical mindset with attention…