Senior Workday HRIS Manager
Hybrid onsite 2-3 days/week - downtown Chicago, IL
Permanent / Direct Hire | $160K-$180K (DOE) + Benefits
Lead the Future of HR Technology with a Global Workday Environment
Are you a Workday leader who thrives at the intersection of HR strategy, technology, and business transformation? Our client, a highly respected organization within the Financial Services and Banking industry, is seeking a Senior Workday HRIS Manager to take ownership of its global Workday ecosystem and lead the next phase of HR technology optimization
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced HRIS professional who can operate as both a strategic advisor and hands-on Workday leader. The successful candidate will partner closely with HR leadership, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to shape the HR technology roadmap, maximize the value of Workday, and drive continuous improvement across the organization
Reporting to the Director of Talent, this individual will serve as the primary Workday subject matter expert and strategic advisor. The ideal candidate will bring the confidence to communicate with senior leaders, the business presence to influence decisions, and the Workday expertise needed to guide optimization efforts across a modern HR technology environment
Daily Responsibilities:
Leading the global HR technology roadmap and aligning Workday capabilities with evolving business priorities and organizational growth
Advising HR leadership, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams on Workday strategy, optimization opportunities, and technology decisions
Driving post-go-live Workday optimization initiatives, enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts
Translating business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, process improvements, and system enhancements
Managing Workday operations, including system support, releases, testing, and production issue resolution
Overseeing Workday functionality across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management
Performing and guiding light Workday configuration, business process updates, and functional enhancements
Developing Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to provide actionable workforce insights
Improving HR data quality, governance, security, and reporting accessibility
Leading HRIS projects from requirements gathering through planning, testing, deployment, and adoption
Coordinating initiatives across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders
Managing external Workday partners and vendors to ensure successful delivery and ongoing support
Supporting mergers and acquisitions through employee data migration, configuration, testing, and process alignment
Managing, mentoring, and developing an existing HRIS team member while establishing clear priorities and accountability
Presenting recommendations, project updates, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Qualifications:
6+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including significant experience supporting Workday environments
Strong functional knowledge across multiple Workday HCM modules
Experience owning or contributing to an HR technology roadmap
Proven experience leading Workday optimization, enhancement, or implementation initiatives
Experience supporting Workday through implementation, hypercare, stabilization, and post-go-live optimization
Strong project management skills, including requirements gathering, planning, prioritization, testing, and deployment
Experience with Workday reporting and light functional configuration
Ability to translate business needs into effective system and process solutions
Strong understanding of HR data integrity, security, governance, and controls
Experience managing, mentoring, or leading HRIS professionals
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to effectively communicate with C-suite executives and senior…