Director, HRIS Systems - Remote Eligible

Director, HRIS Systems

The Director, HRIS Systems provides strategic ownership of the Workday platform, ensuring it is architected, governed, and optimized to support Groundworks growth. The Director, HRIS Systems shapes the long-term HR technology roadmap, drives cross-functional alignment, and leads platform evolution to enable data-driven, scalable business operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define Workday strategy and long-range platform roadmap
• Establish governance framework for solution design, releases, and integrations
• Serve as an executive-level advisor on HR technology and digital transformation
• Oversee all Workday modules including HCM, payroll, benefits, talent, time, and compensation
• Ensure system stability, scalability, and compliance with evolving organizational needs
• Champion UX, process standardization, and enterprise alignment
• Provide oversight for Workday integration landscape and overall technical architecture
• Lead API and middleware strategy to ensure seamless system interoperability
• Maintain data security, privacy, and governance across HR technology ecosystem
• Drive large-scale HR process automation and workflow standardization
• Oversee Workday releases and adoption of new features/functionality
• Implement best practices in change management and training
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of Workday analysts
• Partner with HR, finance, payroll, and IT executives to enable data-driven decision making
• Report progress and KPIs to executive leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HRIS or enterprise HR technology leadership
• 3+ years of Workday platform ownership and system administration
• Proven record leading enterprise-level Workday optimization or transformation
• Experience with integrations, security model, and architecture
• Strong executive communication & cross-functional leadership

Working Conditions

Primarily remote role with periodic travel required to the Virginia Beach headquarters. Occasional travel to other business sites as needed for HR technology initiatives.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work for extended periods using a computer and video conferencing tools. Travel may involve walking across office environments and navigating standard corporate facilities. May occasionally require carrying a laptop or work materials during on-site visits.