HRIS Director

MBK Real Estate•Irvine, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HRIS Director serves as the strategic, technical, and administrative owner of the Workday ecosystem. This role defines the long-term HRIS vision, leads and develops the HRIS team, establishes system governance, and ensures the stability, compliance, and effectiveness of all HR technologies. The Director partners across People & Culture (P&C), IT, Finance, and other business areas to ensure Workday supports enterprise needs, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
6+ years of HRIS leadership and complex project management experience.
3+ years of experience in human resources in a multi-state operation with a large, non-exempt population.
Workday implementation and multi‑module experience.
Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance requirements, and systems architecture.
Proven experience managing teams and leading enterprise-scale HR technology initiatives.
Expertise in integrations, data governance, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and experience operating office equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of Federal, State, and local human resource regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, FLSA, ACA).
Strong knowledge of HRIS database design, structure, functions, and processes, and experience with database tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management ability.
Able to interact with and present to multiple levels of the organization.
Must be self-motivated and customer-focused.

Nice To Haves

HR and/or Workday certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, HCM Core), preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the multi‑year Workday/HRIS strategy and roadmap.
Establish governance standards for configuration, integration, data integrity, and security.
Serve as final decision-maker for system architecture, process design, and platform standards.
Evaluate Workday releases, compliance updates, and risk impacts; determine organizational adoption.
Lead, mentor, and develop the HRIS team; set goals, prioritize work, and monitor performance.
Oversee day-to-day Workday operations, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalations.
Create and maintain documentation standards, training approaches, and system procedures.
Own Workday system design, complex configuration, testing strategy, and cross‑system integrations.
Ensure data accuracy, quality controls, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage relationships with Workday, AMS providers, and technical partners.
Serve as the primary liaison between P&C, IT, Finance, Payroll, Talent, Benefits, and Learning.
Ensure Workday processes align with enterprise needs, reduce manual work, and enhance user experience.
Oversee compliance reporting, to include EEO-1 and CA Pay Data Reporting.
Other duties and/or projects assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

competitive salaries with opportunities for growth
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching
comprehensive industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance
company-provided life, disability and AD&D insurance
flexible spending accounts
generous paid time off including vacation and sick time, holidays, and bereavement leave
leadership development
training
personal coaching
education loan assistance and scholarships
daily living, financial and legal services
childcare and eldercare assistance
employee discounts
health and wellness resources that include virtual yoga, mindfulness, and financial readiness for employees and their family members