Sr. Manager, HRIS - Workday

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you’ll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives. 

The Senior Manager, HRIS - Workday will provide strategic leadership and oversight of HR technology initiatives with an emphasis on Workday and associated HR systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the alignment of technological solutions with business objectives, driving continual system enhancements, and fostering strong partnerships across HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and other departments. You will manage HRIS projects, advance analytics capabilities, and implement solutions that enhance employee experience globally.

This role will sit onsite (hybrid) in Irvine, CA.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Workday Expertise & System Leadership: Direct the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday modules (Core HCM, Talent, Compensation, Integrations). Collaborate closely with IT to improve integrations with Microsoft Teams and other enterprise platforms.
• Project & Portfolio Management: Oversee HRIS projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget. Guide project teams executing tactical HRIS initiatives and utilizing data-driven insights to inform operational changes and process improvements.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate effective relationships with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and subject matter experts to deliver robust analytics and systems solutions. Facilitate stakeholder engagement to foster alignment and operational excellence.
• Communication & Influence: Leverage advanced storytelling techniques to secure buy-in for HRIS projects and innovations.
• Analytics & Process Improvement: Attain comprehensive knowledge of HR-related data; formulate complex queries for thorough analysis. Identify and assess opportunities for HRIS process enhancements and corrective actions. Maintain detailed documentation pertaining to HR systems and governance protocols.
• Innovation & Governance: Lead research into industry best practices and emerging technologies. Develop business cases for portfolio enhancements and standardize global governance processes for HR technology demand management.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and optimize current business processes. Identify automation opportunities leveraging system applications, business workflows, and technical expertise. Demonstrated ability to support global processes and design scalable solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Champion service management metrics and continuous improvement methodologies. Maintain thorough documentation, effectively manage tickets or cases, and resolve issues promptly. Consistently seek ways to elevate service quality and operational consistency.

• Incidental Know-how: Remain informed about technical advancements by exploring cutting-edge development tools, programming methods, and computing equipment. Engage in professional development activities, maintain relevant networks, and participate in industry organizations.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline and related experience in HRIS or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria or,
• Masters Degree in related field and equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
• Demonstrated track record in people management or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Extensive hands-on expertise with Workday configuration and system integrations
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to provide recommendations and guidance on projects
• Demonstrated success in project management
• Preferred Certifications: Workday or related technical certification preferred
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, including negotiation and influencing skills
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic environment
• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and HRIS systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation competencies
• Ability to discern and address analytical requirements in ambiguous contexts
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach to issue escalation
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to team achievement
• Proficiency in SQL or similar data query languages is advantageous
• Experience with integration and implementation of HR systems or modules is highly desirable. 

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $136,000 to $192,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.  

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.