Position Summary: 

We are seeking a Senior HRIS Manager with deep expertise in Workday to lead and optimize our HR Systems globally. This role will provide leadership for our client’s HR technology roadmap, ensuring that systems scale with the evolving needs of the organization and deliver a seamless employee experience globally.

As a senior member of the HR team, you will partner with Talent, Business Enablement, Finance and other business leaders to drive HR technology adoption, enhance dataintegrity and ensure our HR systems support talent, compensation and firm initiatives globally.

Key Responsibilities: 

HRIS Strategy & Oversight

• Define and execute the long-term, global HRIS strategy in alignment with business priorities, ensuring Workday and related technologies meet organizational objectives
• Serve as the primary HRIS advisor to HR and business leaders, influencing decisions on technology, process design and data governance
• Champion continuous improvement, automation and innovation in HR technology and service delivery
• Oversee daily HRIS operations, including production support, data governance and security
• Direct the planning, prioritization and execution of HRIS initiatives, projects, releases and integrations
• Lead and mentor the HRIS team, fostering professional growth and accountability

System & Process Optimization

• Manage system configuration, upgrades and releases to maximize Workday capabilities
• Partner with internal teams to design, develop and maintain integrations and data sharing across systems
• Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, Talent and other functions to streamline processes and improve employee self-service

Analytics & Reporting

• Build and evolve HR reporting, dashboards and analytics to provide actionable insights to inform workforce planning and business decisions
• Ensure strong data governance and integrity through audits, controls and automation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with senior leadership, vendors and cross-functional teams to enhance partnerships and maximize ROI on HR technology investments
• Partner with the compensation team to support annual salary reviews, bonus planning, pay equity analyses and compensation budgeting leveraging HR systems and data
• Provide training, communication and change management for HRIS initiatives to drive user adoption and enhance employee experience

Continuous Improvement

• Track and measure progress on an HR technology roadmap, identifying opportunities to enhance and optimize current systems
• Collaborate with leadership, internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure strong adoption and ROI of HR systems
• Provide training, communication and change management for HR technology initiatives to drive user adoption and enhance employee experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Information Systems, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field; Master’s degree is a plus
• 6+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, with a focus on systems strategy, implementation and administration
• Proven success leading Workday configuration and optimization in a complex, global environment
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to develop talent and manage a high-performing team
• Exceptional collaboration, communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Demonstrated expertise in data governance, analytics and translating business needs into system solutions
• Experience supporting compensation programs (base, bonus, equity) within HR technology platforms is highly desirable

About GQR’s Workday Practice: 

GQR is a Certified Workday Partner, connecting organizations with specialized Workday professionals across the entire product suite – HCM, Financials, Supply Chain, Adaptive Planning, Extend, and Prism. With teams across North America, Europe, and APAC, we help clients build high-performing Workday teams across every phase of their journey. 

Additional Information: 

The responsibilities outlined above represent the core expectations for this role. Specific responsibilities, project scope, and client requirements may vary depending on the opportunity. Your GQR recruiter will provide additional details throughout the interview process.