HRIS Manager - Workday

The HRIS Manager - Workday will lead a team of analysts supporting HR systems for 1,000 employees in NA.

Client Details

Our client is a global financial services firm with their North American HQ in Manhattan, NYC.

Description

Responsibilities of HRIS Manager - Workday include:

• Develop and manage the HR systems roadmap for North America, aligning it with business priorities, HR cyclical events, and new Workday features.

• Oversee the management and enhancement of Workday functionality across the region, collaborating with local HR teams to optimize processes, achieve business goals, and ensure local compliance.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the team, providing coaching, upskilling, and mentoring to support their professional development.

• Manage holiday and absence scheduling within the team to ensure consistent coverage.

• Collaborate with the People Analytics Lead to educate the business on leveraging reports and data for informed decision-making.

• Create and maintain a release management roadmap, leading the release cycles and implementing new functionalities to improve existing setups.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, guiding change and acting as a trusted advisor for technology-related matters.

• Partner with other Workday users to share best practices and engage with Workday on early adopter programs to influence future product developments.

• Regularly review and audit HR systems security, preparing for audits and ensuring compliance with necessary standards.

• Maintain internal controls, ensuring proper documentation and testing are completed.

• Support the maintenance of various HR-related data feeds, including development, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

• Monitor Workday usage trends and plan targeted actions to improve system adoption and performance.

• Manage the relationship with the AMS provider, ensuring service tickets are addressed promptly and service levels are met.

• Develop clear escalation paths for the team, HRES, COEs, and business stakeholders when necessary.

• Lead process development, ensuring best practices are followed and proper documentation is maintained.

Profile

Requirements of the HRIS Manager - Workday:

• Experience with Workday on an international scale is required.

• Strong functional knowledge of Workday is essential.

• Demonstrated experience in managing a team of 5-6 analysts, balancing daily support with continuous improvement efforts.

• Financial services industry experience desired but not required.

• A curious and solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on questioning and enhancing existing processes.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong communication skills, capable of synthesizing and presenting information from diverse sources.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and present information clearly to varied audiences.

• Proven ability to collaborate within a team and lead when necessary.

Job Offer

• Base salary $110,000 - $150,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k match
• PTO and paid company holidays
• 100% remote working with option to go into Manhattan, NYC office

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