Senior HRIS Manager

Lincoln International•Chicago, IL

2d•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior HRIS Manager with deep expertise in Workday to lead and optimize our HR Systems globally. This role will provide leadership for our HR technology roadmap, ensuring that our systems scale with the evolving needs of the organization and deliver a seamless employee experience globally. As a senior member of the HR team, you will partner with Talent, Business Enablement, Finance and other business leaders to drive HR technology adoption, enhance data integrity and ensure our HR systems support talent, compensation and firm initiatives globally. This role reports to our 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 to inform 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
Other duties as assigned based on business need (e.g., supporting projects, etc.)