Senior Manager, HRIS

Sprout General Referrals-posted 4 months ago
$151,976 - $227,964/Yr
Full-time • Senior
1,001-5,000 employees
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Sprout Social is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, HRIS to join our growing team. In this role, you will be the operational owner of our HRIS platforms, with a strong emphasis on Workday administration, configuration, and process optimization. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, enhance user experience, and ensure system alignment with organizational needs, maximizing Workday's potential to drive innovative solutions that support business goals. You will ensure that Workday is not just 'running,' but is a strategic enabler of efficient HR operations, data-driven decision-making, compliance, and employee experience.

  • Guide the transition to a hybrid HRIS operating model that balances central expertise with distributed ownership.
  • Advise leadership on emerging Workday functionality and HR technology trends.
  • Align Workday strategy with broader People Team and business priorities.
  • Drive innovation in HR technology to improve employee experience and business outcomes.
  • Lead and mentor a team of HRIS analysts (if applicable), fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Serve as the primary owner and administrator of Workday, ensuring the system is configured, maintained, and optimized for business needs.
  • Own and drive the Workday strategy, roadmap, and execution across HR modules.
  • Lead the design, testing, and deployment of new Workday modules, features, and enhancements.
  • Continuously improve processes by leveraging Workday functionality and best practices based on metrics and user feedback.
  • Partner with People Operations, Finance, IT, and business leaders to streamline and optimize core HR processes.
  • Establish and maintain data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
  • Monitor data quality, resolve discrepancies, and implement controls to protect sensitive employee data.
  • Ensure Workday configuration and processes comply with local, state, federal, and international labor laws and regulations.
  • Act as a champion for HR technology adoption across the organization.
  • Lead Workday-related projects from conception to completion, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, testing, training, and change management.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience administering and configuring Workday HCM.
  • Strong functional knowledge of core HCM plus at least 2–3 additional modules (e.g., Performance, Absence, Benefits, Advanced Reporting preferred).
  • Proven experience leading system optimization projects, upgrades, or new module implementations.
  • Ability to translate business needs into system solutions and improve core HR processes.
  • Strong reporting and Workday Prism/Advanced Reporting skills to deliver workforce insights.
  • Experience working in a cross-functional environment (HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Payroll).
  • Excellent stakeholder management and change management capabilities.
  • Experience leading or mentoring HRIS analysts or serving as the go-to Workday subject matter expert.
  • Workday Pro or Workday certification in key modules.
  • Familiarity with Workday integrations (e.g., payroll providers, ATS, benefits platforms, identity management).
  • Experience leading HR technology projects.
  • Exposure to data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) in addition to Workday reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging HR technologies and recommend adoption.
  • Background in SaaS, tech, or high-growth companies where scaling HR operations was key.
  • Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families.
  • Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program.
  • High-quality and well-maintained equipment.
  • Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team.
  • Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program.
  • Growing corporate social responsibility program driven by team involvement.
  • Beautiful, convenient, and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop and downtown Seattle.
  • Flexible work location options.
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