HRIS Manager

Mission Produce•Oxnard, CA

9d•$125,000 - $158,000

About The Position

Mission Produce is entering an exciting phase of global growth, strengthening the HR infrastructure, and implementing Workday for the first time. This role will lead the development of the HRIS capabilities and establish the foundation for an integrated, scalable, and data-driven HR function globally. Guiding the transition from manual processes to automated workflows, ensure the integrity and usability of global people data, and partner across functions to support a consistent employee experience worldwide. This position offers the opportunity to shape Mission Produce’s HR systems strategy from the ground up and play a critical role in our evolution toward a modern, technology-enabled HR organization at global level.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in an HRIS or HR technology analyst role.
Hands-on experience with multiple HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) in implementation, support, or enhancement capacity.
Proven ability to automate manual HR processes and drive digital transformation.
Strong skills in Workday reporting (Report Writer, Calculated Fields) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional, global environments.
Comfortable working in build-from-scratch or high-growth settings.
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with global HR system rollouts or multi-country HRIS configurations.
Familiarity with other HR tech platforms or middleware (e.g., ATS, payroll, integration tools).
Prior experience building HR dashboards or contributing to centralized BI initiatives.
Knowledge of data privacy and compliance practices (e.g., SOX, GDPR, SOC 2).

Responsibilities

Workday Implementation & System Ownership Serve as a core member of the Workday implementation team (Core HCM, other modules TBD).
Translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations and workflows.
Drive the transition from manual, analog processes to digital and automated solutions.
Build the HRIS Function Act as the inaugural HRIS team member — defining structure, processes, and best practices.
Partner with HR, Finance, and Payroll to design a centralized, global HR data model.
Collaborate with IT and external vendors as needed during system rollout.
Analytics & Reporting Develop and manage global HR reports and dashboards using Workday and Excel.
Create scalable data models to support business intelligence needs across HR.
Deliver ad hoc analysis and metrics to support decision-making at all levels.
Process Optimization & Automation Identify inefficiencies in existing HR processes and drive automation using Workday and other tools.
Design and implement workflows that reduce manual intervention and improve accuracy.
Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with HR teams across multiple countries, Payroll, and Finance to ensure alignment of systems and data.
Support change management and end-user training efforts globally.