Senior HRIS Manager

Lincoln International•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln International, Inc. is seeking a Senior HRIS Manager with deep expertise in Workday to lead and optimize its global HR Systems. This role is crucial for developing the HR technology roadmap, ensuring scalability with organizational needs, and delivering a seamless global employee experience. The Senior HRIS Manager will collaborate with various departments, including Talent, Business Enablement, Finance, and other business leaders, to drive HR technology adoption, improve data integrity, and ensure HR systems effectively support talent, compensation, and firm-wide initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR Information Systems, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field.
6+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, with a focus on systems strategy, implementation, and administration.
Proven success leading Workday configuration and optimization in a complex, global environment.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to develop talent and manage a high-performing team.
Exceptional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
Demonstrated expertise in data governance, analytics, and translating business needs into system solutions.
Experience supporting compensation programs (base, bonus, equity) within HR technology platforms is highly desirable.
High level of discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience with HRIS integration efforts following acquisition, including employee data migration, system configuration, and alignment with internal HR processes.
Experience administering HRIS in a multi-country environment, collaborating with international stakeholders and adapting to varying regulatory and operational requirements.
Experience with integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, API) and report writing (Advanced, Matrix, Composite Reports).

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long-term, global HRIS strategy in alignment with business priorities, ensuring Workday and related technologies meet organizational objectives.
Serve as the primary HRIS advisor to HR and business leaders, influencing decisions on technology, process design, and data governance.
Champion continuous improvement, automation, and innovation in HR technology and service delivery.
Oversee daily HRIS operations, including production support, data governance, and security.
Direct the planning, prioritization, and execution of HRIS initiatives, projects, releases, and integrations.
Lead and mentor the HRIS team, fostering professional growth and accountability.
Manage system configuration, upgrades, and releases to maximize Workday capabilities.
Partner with internal teams to design, develop, and maintain integrations and data sharing across systems.
Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, Talent, and other functions to streamline processes and improve employee self-service.
Build and evolve HR reporting, dashboards, and analytics to provide actionable insights for workforce planning and business decisions.
Ensure strong data governance and integrity through audits, controls, and automation.
Collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams to enhance partnerships and maximize ROI on HR technology investments.
Partner with the compensation team to support annual salary reviews, bonus planning, pay equity analyses, and compensation budgeting leveraging HR systems and data.
Provide training, communication, and change management for HRIS initiatives to drive user adoption and enhance employee experience.
Track and measure progress on an HR technology roadmap, identifying opportunities to enhance and optimize current systems.
Collaborate with leadership, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure strong adoption and ROI of HR systems.
Provide training, communication, and change management for HR technology initiatives to drive user adoption and enhance employee experience.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business need (e.g., supporting projects, etc.).