Global HRIS Manager

Natus•Wayzata, MN

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Global HRIS Manager is the strategic owner of the Dayforce platform and accountable for how HR technology enables the business. This role serves as the Dayforce Product Owner and Business Owner, translating business needs into a clear system roadmap and ensuring work is delivered in a disciplined, predictable, and customer-focused way. The Global HRIS Manager partners closely with HR Services, Payroll, HR Business Partners, IT, and business leaders to ensure Dayforce is stable, optimized, and continuously improving. This role leads HRIS-related initiatives end-to-end, acting as the project manager for Dayforce workstreams while maintaining strong governance, risk management, and accountability. The Global HRIS Manager is supported by a Global HRIS Analyst, forming a tightly integrated team with clear division of responsibilities: the Manager owns strategy, prioritization, and delivery; the Analyst owns execution and day-to-day system stability.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in HRIS including owning and managing an HRIS System
Subject matter expert in Dayforce with strong understanding of HR Talent modules, Payroll, and Time & Attendance, and Reporting/Dashboard development
Hands-on Dayforce configuration and module implementation experience
Demonstrated global experience leading HRIS projects and system enhancements
Strong project management, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated leadership experience managing direct reports or leading technical teams

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting payroll processing and compliance-sensitive environments
Familiarity with HRIS governance models and release management
Experience working closely with HR Services, Payroll, and HR Operations teams

Responsibilities

Serve as the Product Owner and Business Owner for Dayforce
Define and maintain the Dayforce roadmap aligned to HR, Payroll, and business priorities
Balance short-term operational needs with longer-term optimization and scalability
Ensure Dayforce is used as a strategic asset rather than a transactional system
Act as the project manager for HRIS-related initiatives and enhancements
Own scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and delivery for Dayforce workstreams
Coordinate across HR Services, Payroll, HRBPs, IT, and external vendors
Ensure commitments are realistic, clearly communicated, and delivered as promised
Partner with central Project Management for larger enterprise initiatives, while retaining accountability for the Dayforce scope
Partner with HR Services as a primary customer of HRIS, ensuring visible momentum and continuous improvement
Work with the Business Liaison to intake, refine, and prioritize business needs
Translate business requirements into system design and configuration decisions
Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and focused on improving user experience for managers, employees, and HR teams
Establish and enforce governance for configuration, enhancements, and releases
Lead UAT, regression testing, and release readiness for Dayforce updates and patches
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll, compliance, and data integrity risks
Ensure change is introduced in a controlled, well-communicated manner
Manage the Dayforce vendor relationship, including support cases and escalations
Coordinate with Payroll on complex processing issues and upcoming changes
Serve as the escalation point for critical system issues
Communicate status, risks, and outcomes to executive stakeholders
Lead and support the Global HRIS Analyst, providing direction, prioritization, and coaching
Ensure clear division of labor while fostering a highly collaborative partnership
Create operating rhythms that promote speed, clarity, and accountability
Build documentation, standards, and repeatable processes