Manager, HR Systems & Workday Operations

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. Were always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

Manager HR Systems & Workday Operations

What you get to do:

The Manager HR Systems & Workday Operations is an HR leadership role responsible for optimizing Human Resources processes through effective use of Workday. This role oversees the HRIS team ensures data quality manages core HCM functionality and partners with HR Centers of Excellence to enhance workflows and reporting. This position does not function as a Workday technical developer; instead it focuses on HR operations process design and system governance.

• Own and optimize HR processes within Workday partnering with Compensation Benefits Talent Acquisition and Payroll to improve efficiency and consistency.

• Oversee the HRIS team responsible for Workday configuration ensuring that changes support HR strategy and compliancenot performing deep technical configuration yourself.

• Serve as the HR point of contact for system enhancements collaborating with IT on integrations and technical issues while maintaining HR ownership of requirements.

• Ensure data governance data accuracy and compliance across all HR processes and Workday modules.

• Create and maintain HR-driven SOPs training and documentation for Workday end users.

• Support unemployment claim processing and employment verifications through systems like The Work Number.

• Maintain data integrity by running regular audits and exception reports.

• Provide data analysis and insights to HR leadership and business partners.

• Ensure consistent delivery of accurate reports for regulatory and strategic purposes.

What it takes to succeed:

• The ideal candidate brings Workday expertise from an HR functional perspective not a technical/integration background.

• 46 years of HRIS experience within Human Resources with strong knowledge of HR processes compliance workflows and data governance.

• Workday experience requiredparticularly in core HCM business processes reporting and security awareness from an HR functional perspective.

• Experience with additional HR tools and platformssuch as ADP SharePoint or ServiceNowis a plus.

• Experience leading HR systems enhancements by defining business requirements partnering with IT and supporting configurationnot performing technical development.

• Demonstrated ability to train and support HR teams and end users.

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to maintain data confidentiality.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint).

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.