Job TitleWorkday Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) ManagerJob DescriptionThe Workday Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Manager is the hands-on functional and people leader for Workday Human Capital Management (HCM). This role is responsible for the ownership, stability, governance, and continuous improvement of Workday HCM, ensuring the system effectively enables standardized HR processes, accurate and reliable data, and a positive employee experience. Working with the Senior Director, ERP, the HRIS Manager will partner with HR Operations, Payroll, IT, and business leaders to translate requirements into effective Workday solutions.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless alignment across HCM and downstream systems.Responsibilities and DutiesWorkday HCM Functional OwnershipServe as the primary functional owner of Workday HCM, including Core HCM and worker lifecycle management; Benefits and Absence; Talent, Performance, and Learning; and Recruiting and Onboarding (in partnership with Talent Acquisition)Own Workday business processes, approval frameworks, condition rules, and validationsEnsure configuration aligns with enterprise standards, data governance, security requirements, and downstream system impacts.HRIS Leadership & Team ManagementLead, coach, and develop HRIS analysts, building strong functional, analytical, and system design capabilitiesEstablish and manage HRIS intake, prioritization, testing, deployment, and support practicesSet expectations for quality, documentation, and adherence to standardsProvide oversight for day-to-day HRIS operations and issue resolutionBusiness Process Design & OptimizationPartner with HR Operations to design standardized, scalable, and sustainable end-to-end business processes enabled by WorkdayIdentify opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve automation, and simplify the user experience across HR workflowsEnsure solutions are designed holistically, accounting for upstream data inputs and downstream impactsPayroll & Time Tracking PartnershipCollaborate closely with Payroll and Time Tracking teams to ensure accurate and timely data flow between HCM, Time, and PayrollSupport payroll-related testing, issue resolution, and change impacts tied to HR and HCM configurationEnsure HRIS changes are assessed for payroll impact and coordinated appropriatelyData Integrity, Reporting & ComplianceOwn the accuracy and integrity of worker, position, and organizational data within WorkdayPartner with Payroll, Analytics, and HR leadership to support reporting, audits, and regulatory requirementsSupport HR-related vendor integrations and data exchanges (e.g., benefits vendors, compliance reporting)Maintain controls supporting data quality and audit readinessTesting, Releases & Change EnablementLead and coordinate functional testing for Workday biannual feature releases, configuration changes and enhancements, and HR- and Payroll-related integrationsCoordinate release readiness, cutover planning, and post-production validationSupport training materials, documentation, and change enablement for HR and business usersGovernance & Cross-Functional CollaborationParticipate in Workday and ERP governance forums to support prioritization, standards, and risk managementServe as an escalation point for complex HRIS and Workday-related issuesPartner closely with HR Operations, Payroll, Security, Integrations, IT, and ERP teams to ensure disciplined system managementEducationBachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business, or a related field is required.Experience7+ years of HRIS experience with hands-on Workday HCM ownership is required.3+ years of people leadership experience is required.Strong understanding of HR and Payroll business processes and their translation into system design is required.Experience leading testing, releases, and system optimization initiatives is required.Healthcare or similarly complex, regulated environment experience is preferred.Experience supporting large-scale HRIS or ERP environments is preferred.BenefitsAt Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.