HRIS Manager, Workday

The Children's Place

3d•$75,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HRIS Manager, Workday is responsible for the configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of the Workday platform, with a strong focus on functional design, system configuration, and process improvement across key HCM modules. This role serves as a subject matter expert in Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, and Absence Management, ensuring the system is scalable, compliant, and aligned with evolving business needs. In addition to configuration ownership, this role will deliver reporting and analytics solutions, including dashboards and calculated fields, to support data-driven decision-making. The HRIS Manager will report to the HRIS Director and partner closely with HR, IT, and external vendors to enhance system capabilities and user experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on Workday experience with strong configuration ownership
Proven experience supporting and configuring: Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Performance Management, and Absence Management
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into functional system configurations
Experience managing compensation cycles, performance processes, and absence programs in Workday
Strong experience with Workday security, business process frameworks, and data governance
Hands-on experience with EIBs and mass data loads
Solid experience with Workday reporting, including calculated fields and dashboards
Strong functional and technical understanding of Workday configuration and architecture
Ability to design efficient, scalable system solutions aligned with HR processes
Analytical skills with the ability to support reporting and data insights
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or leading Workday implementations or major enhancements
Experience with Workday integrations (Studio, Core Connectors, or similar)
Familiarity with other HR systems (e.g., Lawson, Kronos)
Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

Lead the configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of Workday modules, including Core HCM, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Performance, and Absence
Act as a functional SME, translating business requirements into scalable Workday configurations and solutions
Own and support Advanced Compensation cycles (merit, bonus, eligibility rules, allocations) and Performance Management processes
Configure and optimize Absence Management, including plans, accruals, and compliance requirements
Maintain Benefits Module, including plan updates and open enrollment configuration
Partner with HR stakeholders to evaluate processes and implement system-driven improvements and automation
Design and maintain Workday security framework, ensuring proper role-based access, Segregation of Duties, and data privacy compliance
Oversee data integrity and governance, including audits, validation, and mass data loads using EIBs
Collaborate with HRIS/IT to design, test, and support integrations between Workday and internal/external systems
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues; act as escalation point for HRIS-related challenges
Support semi-annual Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new functionality
Develop and maintain end-user documentation and training materials
Build and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to support HR operations and business insights
Partner with HR and leadership to deliver meaningful analytics and audit-ready reporting