Sr. HRIS Manager

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Corporate Overview

In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.

And we are just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you are helping to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That is why we are a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role  

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HRIS Manager to lead the ongoing support, optimization, and governance of the Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules. This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), providing functional leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on system management to ensure operational excellence and compliance. The ideal candidate is both technically savvy and business-minded, with strong project management skills and a deep understanding of end-to-end HR and payroll processes.

Your day-to-day

• System Ownership & Support Lead the design, configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules
• Serve as a liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to ensure system alignment with business needs
• Troubleshoot system issues, manage incidents, and ensure timely resolution of tickets and requests
• Process Improvement & Optimization Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or improve current processes
• Implement best practices for configuration, data management, and audit controls
• Lead system testing, UAT, and deployment for Workday updates and releases
• Compliance & Data Integrity Ensure system compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FMLA, PTO, overtime, and tax regulations
• Partner with Payroll and Legal/Compliance teams to manage audits and reporting
• Project & Change Management Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects, including system upgrades, integrations, and new feature rollouts
• Support change management, including training, communications, and documentation
• Team Leadership & Collaboration Mentor HRIS team members and promote a collaborative, customer-focused culture.
• Collaborate with external vendors and Workday partners as needed

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, with deep expertise in Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules
• Proven track record of leading HRIS projects from design to implementation
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, time tracking rules, accruals, and labor regulations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with reporting tools such as Workday Report Writer
• Preferred: ADP experience preferred Experience working in multi-state or global environments
• Knowledge of HCM functionality, Workday integrations, and security roles
• Experience in managing Workday post-production support in large enterprise settings.
   

Why Proofpoint 

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We are a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best, the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation.

We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 161,625.00 - 237,050.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 132,225.00 - 193,930.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 120,525.00 - 176,770.00 USD