Senior Manager of HRIS

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Senior Manager of HRIS to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our global HR systems, with a core focus on Workday, business intelligence reporting tools, middleware integrations (preferably Boomi), and workflow automation. This role will partner closely with HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure HR systems align with business goals, optimize user experience, and drive data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

HRIS Leadership & Strategy:

• Own the Workday HCM platform, including configuration, enhancements, and roadmap planning.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for Workday modules (Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Absence, etc.).
• Lead HRIS team members, fostering growth, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

Integration & Middleware:

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and monitoring of system integrations between Workday and external platforms using middleware tools (ideally Dell Boomi).
• Partner with IT to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient API integrations and data flows.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Drive the delivery of actionable HR analytics through BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Ensure data integrity and security while enabling self-service reporting capabilities for HR and business leaders.

Workflow Automation:

• Identify and implement opportunities for automation within HR processes using tools such as Workday workflow, ServiceNow, or other low-code automation platforms.
• Collaborate with process owners to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with data privacy, audit, and SOX requirements across HRIS operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation for processes, integrations, and system configurations.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, Legal, Finance) to gather requirements and deliver HR technology solutions that support strategic goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and lead RFPs for new HR technologies or services as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8 years of progressive experience in HRIS or HR technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in Workday HCM configuration and administration is required.
• Experience with middleware platforms (Boomi preferred) and REST/SOAP API integration.
• Strong knowledge of BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Workday Adaptive/Prism).
• Proven success in implementing workflow automation and process optimization.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Prior experience in a global or multi-state enterprise environment is a plus.