Sr. Manager, HRIS - Workday

Edwards Lifesciences

6d • $136,000 - $192,000

About The Position

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you'll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives. The Senior Manager, HRIS - Workday will provide strategic leadership and oversight of HR technology initiatives with an emphasis on Workday and associated HR systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the alignment of technological solutions with business objectives, driving continual system enhancements, and fostering strong partnerships across HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and other departments. You will manage HRIS projects, advance analytics capabilities, and implement solutions that enhance employee experience globally. How you'll make an impact: Workday Expertise & System Leadership: Direct the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday modules (Core HCM, Talent, Compensation, Integrations). Collaborate closely with IT to improve integrations with Microsoft Teams and other enterprise platforms. Project & Portfolio Management: Oversee HRIS projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget. Guide project teams executing tactical HRIS initiatives and utilizing data-driven insights to inform operational changes and process improvements. Stakeholder Management: Cultivate effective relationships with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and subject matter experts to deliver robust analytics and systems solutions. Facilitate stakeholder engagement to foster alignment and operational excellence. Communication & Influence: Leverage advanced storytelling techniques to secure buy-in for HRIS projects and innovations. Analytics & Process Improvement: Attain comprehensive knowledge of HR-related data; formulate complex queries for thorough analysis. Identify and assess opportunities for HRIS process enhancements and corrective actions. Maintain detailed documentation pertaining to HR systems and governance protocols. Innovation & Governance: Lead research into industry best practices and emerging technologies. Develop business cases for portfolio enhancements and standardize global governance processes for HR technology demand management. Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and optimize current business processes. Identify automation opportunities leveraging system applications, business workflows, and technical expertise. Demonstrated ability to support global processes and design scalable solutions. Operational Excellence: Champion service management metrics and continuous improvement methodologies. Maintain thorough documentation, effectively manage tickets or cases, and resolve issues promptly. Consistently seek ways to elevate service quality and operational consistency. Incidental Know-how: Remain informed about technical advancements by exploring cutting-edge development tools, programming methods, and computing equipment. Engage in professional development activities, maintain relevant networks, and participate in industry organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and related experience in HRIS or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria or, Masters Degree in related field and equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
• Demonstrated track record in people management or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Workday configuration and system integrations
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to provide recommendations and guidance on projects
• Demonstrated success in project management
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, including negotiation and influencing skills
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic environment
• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and HRIS systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation competencies
• Ability to discern and address analytical requirements in ambiguous contexts
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach to issue escalation
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to team achievement

Nice To Haves

• Workday or related technical certification preferred
• Proficiency in SQL or similar data query languages is advantageous
• Experience with integration and implementation of HR systems or modules is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday modules (Core HCM, Talent, Compensation, Integrations).
• Collaborate closely with IT to improve integrations with Microsoft Teams and other enterprise platforms.
• Oversee HRIS projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Guide project teams executing tactical HRIS initiatives and utilizing data-driven insights to inform operational changes and process improvements.
• Cultivate effective relationships with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and subject matter experts to deliver robust analytics and systems solutions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement to foster alignment and operational excellence.
• Leverage advanced storytelling techniques to secure buy-in for HRIS projects and innovations.
• Attain comprehensive knowledge of HR-related data; formulate complex queries for thorough analysis.
• Identify and assess opportunities for HRIS process enhancements and corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed documentation pertaining to HR systems and governance protocols.
• Lead research into industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Develop business cases for portfolio enhancements and standardize global governance processes for HR technology demand management.
• Evaluate and optimize current business processes.
• Identify automation opportunities leveraging system applications, business workflows, and technical expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to support global processes and design scalable solutions.
• Champion service management metrics and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Maintain thorough documentation, effectively manage tickets or cases, and resolve issues promptly.
• Consistently seek ways to elevate service quality and operational consistency.
• Remain informed about technical advancements by exploring cutting-edge development tools, programming methods, and computing equipment.
• Engage in professional development activities, maintain relevant networks, and participate in industry organizations.

Benefits

• Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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