Senior Workday HRIS Specialist

Altais

About The Position

Are you looking to join a fast-growing, dynamic team? We’re a collaborative, purpose-driven group that’s passionate about transforming healthcare from the inside out. At Altais, we support one another, adapt quickly, and work with integrity as we build a better experience for physicians and their patients. The Senior Workday HRIS Specialist serves as a strategic systems partner and technical expert for Workday and related HR platforms. This role leads the strategy, design, configuration, and optimization of multiple Workday HCM modules to support HR operations, compliance, and an exceptional manager and employee experience. You will manage end-to-end lifecycle transactions, integrations, and system enhancements while ensuring security and operational excellence. Responsibilities include driving scalable solutions, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver process improvements in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This position plays a critical role in aligning technology with business needs and advancing system capabilities to enable organizational success. You will focus on: Workday System Management Lead the strategy, design, and optimization of Workday modules (Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Talent, HCM, Absence, Learning, Recruiting, Talent and Time Tracking) to support growth and evolving business needs. Own and evolve the HRIS strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term vision. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple Workday functional areas, providing technical guidance and support throughout the lifecycle. Configuration, Integration & Technical Expertise Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday and other HR-related tools, including workflows, security roles, and permissions. Other HRIS include Payfactors, Qualtrics, and Sharepoint Manage system upgrades, patches, and integrations with other HR or business systems. Architect scalable, compliant, and efficient systems by building and maintaining eligibility rules, calculated fields, reporting dashboard, business processes, validations, and security frameworks. Oversee integrations (Cloud Connect for Benefits/EDI, EIB/Core Connectors/Studio) and deliver actionable reporting and dashboards for business stakeholders. Lead the adoption of AI-powered tools and automation to improve workflow efficiency and reduce manual tasks. Compliance, Security & Audit Own access controls, role-based permissions, and audit logging to ensure security and compliance. Support SOX controls and compliance through structured tracking and documentation. Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation of system configuration, workflows, and change management processes. Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity across all people systems. Process Optimization & Change Management Optimize HR processes through automation, governance, and change management to drive efficiency and adoption. Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve system efficiency. Lead associated deployment activities, including regression testing, downstream impact analysis, and assurance of overall system performance/stability. Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to ensure optimal system performance and reliability. Cross-Functional Partnership & Communication Collaborate with Total Rewards, Talent, HR Ops, IT, Payroll and Finance teams to enhance reporting, workflows, and employee-facing tools. Partner with cross-functional teams to manage product design, SLAs, and workflows, ensuring alignment and a seamless employee experience. Lead communication and education efforts related to compensation programs, developing training materials for managers, employees, and business partner teams. Support updating employee data as requested. Data Management & Reporting Collect, organize, and analyze HRIS data to support business decisions. Develop and deliver custom Workday reports and dashboards for HR and leadership teams. Support & Troubleshooting Provide support to Workday end users by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving system issues and problem areas. Stay informed about changes in HR technology and provide recommendations for enhancements. Strategic thinker with a track record of architecting scalable solutions and driving process improvements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to build cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. Detail-oriented, data-driven, and committed to operational excellence and compliance. Proactive, able to work independently, and prioritize effectively with competing priorities across multiple tasks. Strong partnership and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strong problem-solving and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and support multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. Systems thinker with a builder mindset — proactive, curious, and motivated to automate and improve. Technical acumen with ability to quickly learn new HRIS systems that may come in line in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) is required.
5+ years of experience with Workday HCM configuration and administration including expertise in Workday Reporting, HCM (Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Absence and Time Tracking).
Technical aptitude to learn additional HRIS tools (Qualtrics, Payfactors, SharePoint, etc)
Strong knowledge of HR processes, payroll, benefits, and talent management.
Experience with data analytics, reporting tools, and integrations.
Project management and leadership skills to drive system enhancements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management kills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with compliance standards and HRIS best practices.
Strategic thinker with a track record of architecting scalable solutions and driving process improvements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to build cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Detail-oriented, data-driven, and committed to operational excellence and compliance.
Proactive, able to work independently, and prioritize effectively with competing priorities across multiple tasks.
Strong partnership and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and support multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Systems thinker with a builder mindset — proactive, curious, and motivated to automate and improve.
Technical acumen with ability to quickly learn new HRIS systems that may come in line in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI tools, HR automation platforms, or chatbots.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, design, and optimization of Workday modules (Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Talent, HCM, Absence, Learning, Recruiting, Talent and Time Tracking) to support growth and evolving business needs.
Own and evolve the HRIS strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term vision.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple Workday functional areas, providing technical guidance and support throughout the lifecycle.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday and other HR-related tools, including workflows, security roles, and permissions.
Manage system upgrades, patches, and integrations with other HR or business systems.
Architect scalable, compliant, and efficient systems by building and maintaining eligibility rules, calculated fields, reporting dashboard, business processes, validations, and security frameworks.
Oversee integrations (Cloud Connect for Benefits/EDI, EIB/Core Connectors/Studio) and deliver actionable reporting and dashboards for business stakeholders.
Lead the adoption of AI-powered tools and automation to improve workflow efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
Own access controls, role-based permissions, and audit logging to ensure security and compliance.
Support SOX controls and compliance through structured tracking and documentation.
Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation of system configuration, workflows, and change management processes.
Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity across all people systems.
Optimize HR processes through automation, governance, and change management to drive efficiency and adoption.
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve system efficiency.
Lead associated deployment activities, including regression testing, downstream impact analysis, and assurance of overall system performance/stability.
Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
Collaborate with Total Rewards, Talent, HR Ops, IT, Payroll and Finance teams to enhance reporting, workflows, and employee-facing tools.
Partner with cross-functional teams to manage product design, SLAs, and workflows, ensuring alignment and a seamless employee experience.
Lead communication and education efforts related to compensation programs, developing training materials for managers, employees, and business partner teams.
Support updating employee data as requested.
Collect, organize, and analyze HRIS data to support business decisions.
Develop and deliver custom Workday reports and dashboards for HR and leadership teams.
Provide support to Workday end users by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving system issues and problem areas.
Stay informed about changes in HR technology and provide recommendations for enhancements.