Director, HRIS (Workday)
About The Position
This position will oversee HRIS business partnership, system delivery, and stakeholder engagement activities while managing a team including an HRIS Business Partner and HRIS Manager, with dotted-line collaboration across HRIS analysts. The role partners closely with senior HR leadership, IT, and business stakeholders to align HR technology capabilities with organizational priorities and drive measurable value through system optimization, analytics, and process improvement. Utilizing a data-driven and service-oriented approach, this leader will enhance HR operational efficiency, streamline workflows, improve user experience, and ensure scalable and secure HR technology solutions — most significantly within the Workday ecosystem. This role is hybrid in office and the preferred locations for this position are Charlotte, NC, Des Moines, IA, Dallas, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, or Minneaposlis, MN.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 5–10+ years of progressive HRIS or HR technology experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing HRIS teams or business partner functions
- Strong Workday expertise including configuration, reporting, integrations, and module functionality
- Experience supporting multi-entity or shared services environments preferred
- Proven stakeholder partnership and influence skills across organizational levels
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Experience leading HRIS or technology-related projects and implementations
- Knowledge of HR data governance, security practices, and regulatory considerations
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- PMP or Workday certifications are a plus
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Technology Enablement
- Translate enterprise HR technology strategy into executable roadmaps, priorities, and delivery plans
- Partner with senior leadership to align HRIS initiatives with business and HR objectives
- Provide strategic guidance on optimizing Workday usage, module adoption, and system capabilities
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and employee experience through technology solutions
- Participate in HR strategy discussions as the operational SME for HR systems and data capabilities
- Stakeholder Partnership & Governance
- Serve as a senior escalation and partnership point for operating companies and internal stakeholders
- Ensure effective intake, prioritization, and governance of HR technology requests
- Guide stakeholders on leveraging HRIS solutions to improve processes and outcomes
- Communicate system updates, enhancements, and roadmap progress across the organization
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships with IT, HR leaders, and business teams
- Delivery Oversight & Execution
- Oversee configuration, integrations, reporting, and system functionality within Workday
- Ensure delivery of enhancements, implementations, and integrations across modules including Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, and Benefits
- Lead project execution from planning through deployment and adoption
- Monitor delivery progress, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes
- Ensure documentation, controls, and compliance within systems of record
- Analytics, Reporting & Data Integrity
- Partner with leadership and IT to advance HR analytics capabilities
- Support development and delivery of dashboards, reporting, and actionable insights
- Ensure HR data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance
- Promote data-driven decision making across stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting and analytics maturity
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop the HRIS function including:
- HRIS Business Partner
- HRIS Manager
- Dotted-line collaboration with HRIS analysts
- Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership support
- Ensure team alignment with enterprise strategy and service model
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with an employer match
- Employer-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 firm holidays
- Hybrid office/work from home arrangement
- Annual year-end bonus eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
