Manager, HRIS (Workday)

About the role

The Manager, HR Information System (HRIS) is responsible for the strategic management, governance, optimisation and continuous enhancement of the University's human resource information systems, with a primary focus on Workday. The incumbent acts as the subject matter expert for HR technology, partnering with HR Centres of Excellence, HR Business Partners, Finance, IT, Payroll and business stakeholders so that HR systems support institutional objectives, workforce planning, compliance and data-driven decisions. The role covers system configuration, business process improvements, reporting and analytics, data governance, integrations, user support and the rollout of new Workday features.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the HRIS roadmap and act as the HR functional lead for Workday and other HR technology platforms, setting governance, policies and standards for HR systems and data.
• Administer, configure and maintain Workday modules (Core HCM, Talent & Performance, Compensation, Absence Management, Time Tracking), manage releases, testing and change impact assessments, and serve as escalation point for complex issues.
• Lead implementation, upgrade and integration projects, managing timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder communication, and drive user adoption through change management, UAT and training.
• Oversee HR data integrity, design dashboards and reports, and ensure compliance with internal reporting and external regulatory obligations.
• Manage system integrations with IT and external vendors, including SLAs, support contracts and vendor evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data privacy and audit requirements, set security roles and access controls, and support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Support HR users, promote self-service adoption, and develop training materials and user guides.

Required profile

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related discipline, with at least 6-8 years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR operations, HR technology or related areas.
• Professional certification in Workday, HR technology, project management or business analysis is advantageous.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience supporting, administering or configuring Workday HCM in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven experience leading HR systems implementation, enhancement or transformation projects.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM, including Core HCM, Talent & Performance, Compensation and Absence Management.
• Experience with Workday business process configuration, reporting, dashboards, calculated fields and security frameworks.
• Knowledge of HR data governance, data privacy requirements and system controls.