Workday HRIS Manager

Overview

A growing organization with nationwide operations is seeking an HRIS Manager to lead and advance its HR technology ecosystem. This is a hands‑on individual contributor role with manager‑level scope, responsible for designing, configuring, and delivering HRIS solutions that support efficient, compliant, and scalable people operations.

The HRIS Manager will collaborate closely with HR, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to translate functional needs into effective system solutions. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic HR systems leadership and deep technical expertise, with strong experience in Workday configuration, integrations, data governance, and security. The role also includes oversight of external partners to support scalable delivery.

• Own the organization's HRIS strategy, architecture, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and workforce objectives.
• Serve as the primary Workday subject matter expert, managing configuration, enhancements, releases, and system optimization.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, assess impacts, and deliver HRIS solutions that meet operational needs.
• Design, build, and maintain integrations, reports, and automated processes to ensure accurate, timely, and secure data flow.
• Establish and uphold data governance, integrity, security, and compliance standards across HR systems.
• Manage third‑party vendors and consultants, providing direction, prioritization, and quality oversight.
• Act as the escalation point for complex HRIS issues, troubleshooting and resolving system challenges.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, process guides, user materials, and training resources.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for automation, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current on HR technology trends, Workday releases, and industry best practices to recommend future enhancements.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience with Workday HRIS architecture, configuration, and administration.
• Strong understanding of Workday integrations, including APIs, web services, microservices, and end‑to‑end solution design.
• Proficiency in XML for system‑to‑system data exchange.
• Advanced scripting and automation capabilities.
• Hands‑on experience with ETL processes and data integrations.
• Strong knowledge of information security, data privacy, and compliance requirements related to HR data.
• Working knowledge of relational and/or No
  
  SQL databases.
  
  Ability to anticipate HRIS challenges and design scalable, sustainable solutions.
• JavaScript experience is a plus for advanced Workday configuration and customization.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Workday Pro certification strongly preferred.

Options for discretionary bonuses, medical, dental, vision benefits, and the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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