Senior Manager, Workday HRIS
Senior Manager, Workday HRIS
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Who We Are Talent and HRIS Technology
The Talent / HRIS Platforms team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager Workday HRIS to lead the design development and delivery of innovative solutions across our HR technology landscape. This role will serve as a liaison between technology and talent / HR business operations ensuring that Workday and integrated systems are optimized for scale accuracy and delivering a world-class employee experience for our 20K Employees worldwide
This individual will combine deep Workday configuration expertise with strong project leadership stakeholder engagement and a forward-looking approach to systems strategy and process excellence.
At this time Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD H-1B H-1B1 E-3 O-1 J-1 or TN.
What Youll Do
- Workday & Technology Architecture
- Architect end-to-end Workday solutions across modules such as HCM Compensation Benefits Time Tracking & Absence Payroll Security and Reporting.
- Own the full Workday configuration lifecycle: requirement gathering solution design configuration testing deployment and support.
- Lead Workday Core configuration (e.g. locations cost centers pay groups custom orgs positions management) and enhancements (e.g. time off rules alerts business processes).
- Develop and support scalable integrations with internal/external systems (e.g. payroll ATS like Greenhouse other enterprise platforms).
- Perform EIBs data conversions and validation activities during implementations or mass updates.
- Strategic Project & Stakeholder Management
- Lead cross-functional HR technology projects from concept to implementation ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and user experience standards.
- Collaborate with HR IT and business stakeholders to evaluate prioritize and deliver system enhancements or new capabilities.
- Translate complex business needs into scalable technical solutions identifying dependencies and mitigating risks.
- Manage technology intake roadmap planning project timelines and post-launch stabilization.
- Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and document best practices standard operating procedures and configuration governance across the Workday ecosystem.
- Perform regular data audits to maintain data integrity and security compliance.
- Monitor Workday releases and proactively evaluate opportunities for innovation or process improvement.
- Stay informed on emerging HR tech trends particularly AI/automation and provide forward-looking recommendations.
- Client Focus & Leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for HR Centers of Excellence and other internal clients regarding system capabilities and reporting.
- Resolve inquiries related to employee data integrations and configuration impacts.
- Coach and mentor junior members of the HRIS/People Tech team as needed.
What Youll Need
- 8 years of experience in HR systems with deep Workday expertise across multiple modules.
- Proven experience designing scalable global solutions for high-growth or enterprise organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact at all organizational levels.
- Highly organized intellectually curious self-motivated and proactive in driving outcomes.
- Experience with ATS platforms (e.g. Greenhouse) internal integrations and data architecture is a plus.
- Knowledge of industry trends in HR tech and interest in applying AI-driven or automation solutions a plus.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the worlds largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world were reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If youre looking for rapid growth constant learning and dynamic challenges then youll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are Wayfair is a place you can call home. Were a community of innovators risk-takers and trailblazers who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger smarter and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees customers community and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair and world for all. Every voice every perspective matters. Thats why were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color ethnicity ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity gender expression veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice ( If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws please contact us at.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
