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About the Role

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a strategic and experienced HRIS Manager to lead the governance, roadmap, and continuous evolution of our global HR technology ecosystem. This position is responsible for maximizing the value of Workday and other HR technologies that support more than 2,300 employees across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The HRIS Manager owns the product strategy, governance framework, vendor management, and global roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Own the global Workday product roadmap across all modules, prioritizing enhancements, releases, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop a multi-year HR technology strategy aligned with business growth and digital transformation objectives.
• Evaluate emerging HR technologies and AI solutions that improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Build business cases for new technology investments.
• Establish governance processes for Workday enhancements, releases, testing, and prioritization.
• Approve significant configuration changes that impact global compliance, security, integrations, and statutory reporting.
• Define system standards, design principles, and governance policies.
• Lead release planning and executive prioritization.
• Manage relationships with Workday implementation partners, consulting firms, and HR technology vendors.
• Lead vendor selection, contract management, performance reviews, and service delivery.
• Ensure vendors meet project timelines, quality expectations, and budget commitments.
• Establish global HR data governance standards.
• Define security and privacy policies supporting GDPR, International data privacy regulations, and Country-specific statutory requirements.
• Partner with IT Security to ensure compliance with internal security standards.
• Evaluate automation opportunities across HR Operations.
• Lead AI governance for HR technology initiatives.
• Prioritize automation projects that improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Partner with HR leadership to modernize business processes.
• Lead enterprise HR technology initiatives including Workday optimization, Learning initiatives, New module implementations, Global process standardization, Payroll and benefit integrations, and Data migration initiatives.
• Develop HR technology KPIs and adoption metrics.
• Monitor system utilization and user experience.
• Recommend process improvements using data-driven insights.
• Present technology roadmap updates to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HRIS experience.
• 5+ years administering or leading Workday in a global organization.
• Experience managing enterprise HR technology projects.
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM, Workday Learning, and Workday Integrations.
• Experience leading vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of HR data governance and security.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Workday Pro Certification.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI-enabled HR technologies.
• Knowledge of Workday Payroll, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Benefits, and Reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
• A strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with operational execution.
• Comfortable influencing senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Passionate about improving employee experience through technology.
• Data-driven and analytical.
• Collaborative and customer-focused.
• Experienced navigating complex global organizations.

Skills

• Workday HCM
• Workday Learning
• Workday Integrations
• HR data governance
• HR security
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Executive presentation
• Digital transformation
• AI-enabled HR technologies
• Workday Payroll
• Workday Recruiting
• Workday Talent
• Workday Compensation
• Workday Benefits
• Workday Reporting
• Agile project management

Location

• North America
• Europe
• Asia
• Australia
• New York

Work Type

• Global

Experience Level

• 8+ years of progressive HRIS experience
• 5+ years administering or leading Workday in a global organization

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $160,000 - $180,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

About the Company

• Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges.
• An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future.
• We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Equal Opportunity

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.