Workday HRIS Manager

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.  If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

Eisai is seeking an experienced Workday HRIS Manager to lead the configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of our Workday HCM platform. This role serves as a Workday subject matter expert, ensuring system integrity, driving process improvements, and fostering strong collaboration across HR, IT, Payroll, and business stakeholders.

In addition, the prospective candidate must have robust security administration experience and report‑writing capabilities to effectively manage permissions, maintain data governance, and deliver meaningful insights to the organization.

Responsibilities: What You’ll Do

Workday System Leadership & Support

• Lead configuration and support of Workday HCM, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, security, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert across key Workday modules: HCM, Recruiting, Onboarding, Time Tracking, Absence, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll and Time Management.
• Manage upgrades, release testing, enhancements, and other HR projects and ancillary systems.
• Build and analyze advanced reports (PRISM, BIRT, EIBs, Matrix, Advanced, etc.).

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure integrity of HR processes, data accuracy, and system security.
• Partner with HR, IT, vendors, and senior leaders to understand needs and deliver scalable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HRIS processes and elevate the user experience.

Leadership & Team Development

• Offer coaching, feedback, and technical guidance to indirect and cross‑functional team members to support successful Workday delivery and collaboration.
• Support training and upskilling on Workday and HR technology best practices.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with vendors to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies for documentation and contract oversight.

Qualifications: What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of Workday HCM experience, with strong functional configuration expertise across multiple modules.
• Advanced Workday reporting skills (PRISM, BIRT, advanced reports).
• Excellent understanding of HR processes and Workday security and business process configuration.
• Strong communication skills; ability to influence cross‑functionally.
• Experience mentoring or supporting HRIS team members.
• Proven success leading system enhancements and solving complex issues.

Key Competencies

• Communication & Influence – Effective cross-functional communication; strong meeting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Critical Thinking & Agility – Data-driven decision making; ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• HR System Expertise – Deep understanding of HR technologies and translating requirements into solutions.
• Vendor Management – Manages vendor deliverables, escalations, and compliance.
• Challenge – Encourages new ideas, addresses root causes, and champions innovation.
• Collaborate – Builds strong partnerships; encourages diverse perspectives.
• Make It Happen – Drives accountability and execution; exercises sound judgment.
• Be Relentless – Remains calm under pressure; helps teams rebound quickly.
   

Skills:Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, HR Citizenship, HR Technologies & Systems Expertise, Mentoring/ People Development, Vendor Management

Eisai Salary Transparency Language:

The annual base salary range for the Workday HRIS Manager is from :$104,600-$137,200

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan.

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.  Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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