Manager, HR Technology Platforms (Remote)

Abercrombie and Fitch Co. • Columbus, OH

79d • $138,000 - $157,000

About The Position

The Manager, HR Technology Platforms is responsible for the technical execution, reliability, and evolution of our Workday ecosystem and legacy HR systems. This role leads the Workday engineering lifecycle—including configuration, automation, integrations, and data flows—and partners closely with HR Product, IT, and security stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant solutions. In parallel, the role manages ongoing support and eventual decommissioning of legacy HR applications. The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with cross-functional collaboration skills and thrives in a fast-paced, highly integrated enterprise environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in HRIS or IT application delivery, ideally with Workday.
• Proven ability to lead system enhancements and automation in a structured environment.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems architecture, technical project delivery, and HR data models.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, PMO, InfoSec, and Technology.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Workday Extend and Studio.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies or product operating models in HR or technology.
• Ability to interpret business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Product Owners to define and evolve the long-term Workday roadmap.
• Identify, prioritize, and scope opportunities for configuration, automation, and integration that improve associate experience and operational efficiency.
• Identify risks and dependencies in systems and/or operations and collaborate with stakeholders to design a path forward.
• Assist with the build and deployment of Workday enhancements in collaboration with functional and technical stakeholders.
• Monitor and own the performance, reliability, and lifecycle of integrations between Workday and internal or external systems.
• Manage or coordinate recurring large-scale data loads and extracts to/from Workday, ensuring accuracy, timing, and compliance with data policies.
• Develop and maintain scalable, repeatable engineering practices for Workday enhancement delivery.
• Collaborate with the Workday HCM Admin team to ensure consistent architecture and secure design patterns.
• Ensure all engineering changes are well-documented, tested, and compliant with audit and security standards.
• Serve as the key liaison between the HR Technology function and the broader enterprise Digital & Technology team.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts involving Information Security, Data & Analytics, Solutions Delivery, and Corporate IT.
• Support change management efforts by ensuring transparency and technical clarity on engineering-related changes.
• Maintain awareness of technology trends, industry standards, and their impacts to HR systems.
• Manage a team of contractors and managed service providers to oversee the temporary maintenance and operational stability of legacy HR applications.
• Lead planning and execution of decommissioning activities for obsolete systems over the next 18 months, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and minimal disruption to business.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus program.
• Annual companywide review process.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Associate assistance program.
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot.
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace.
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year.
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are 'work from anywhere' days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year).
• Seven associate wellness half days per year.
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups.
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees