MRE
HRIS Director
CA - Irvine: MBK Real Estate · Director
Sponsorship not specified$180k-$200kDetected 34 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementHRHRISHIPAALeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The HRIS Director serves as the strategic, technical, and administrative owner of the Workday ecosystem.
- Interview, hire, train, set performance goals and timelines, monitor performance, and provide coaching for the HRIS Program Manager, Senior HRIS Analysts, HRIS Analysts, Senior HRIS Specialists, and HRIS Specialists.
- Establish governance standards for configuration, integration, data integrity, and security.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the multi‑year Workday/HRIS strategy and roadmap.
- Serve as final decision-maker for system architecture, process design, and platform standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the HRIS team; set goals, prioritize work, and monitor performance.
- Create and maintain documentation standards, training approaches, and system procedures.
- Own Workday system design, complex configuration, testing strategy, and cross‑system integrations.
- Manage relationships with Workday, AMS providers, and technical partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- 6+ years of HRIS leadership and complex project management experience.
- 3+ years of experience in human resources in a multi-state operation with a large, non-exempt population.
- Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance requirements, and systems architecture.
- Proven experience managing teams and leading enterprise-scale HR technology initiatives.
- Expertise in integrations, data governance, reporting, and troubleshooting.
- Required Competencies/Licenses/Certifications:
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and experience operating office equipment.
- Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Strong knowledge of HRIS database design, structure, functions, and processes, and experience with database tools.
Nice to have
- HR and/or Workday certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, HCM Core), preferred but not required.
Compensation
- $180,000-$200,000 + Bonus
Benefits
- This role defines the long-term HRIS vision, leads and develops the HRIS team, establishes system governance, and ensures the stability, compliance, and effectiveness of all HR technologies.
- Serve as the primary liaison between P&C, IT, Finance, Payroll, Talent, Benefits, and Learning.
Equal opportunity
- Oversee compliance reporting, to include EEO-1 and CA Pay Data Reporting.
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