Kin

Manager, HRIS – Workday

Kin

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per year

About the role

  • Own and administer Workday, including configuration, position and organization management, security, compliance, EIBs, reporting, and analytics.
  • Lead the configuration and optimization of Workday modules (Core HCM, Time Tracking, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Peakon, Learning, etc.) to support evolving business needs.
  • Build, manage, and troubleshoot API and SFTP integrations; resolve data feed issues and develop new integrations as required.
  • Drive cross-functional HRIS initiatives in partnership with IT, InfoSec, Finance, Legal, and external vendors.
  • Develop and maintain calculated fields, compensation and equity matrices, and advanced reporting to enable data-driven decisions.
  • Oversee system audits and compliance reporting (e.g., payroll, performance), ensuring data integrity and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Provide operational support to Payroll, including EIB uploads, earnings and deduction configuration, overtime and commission calculations, and payroll processing support.
  • Elevate Workday proficiency across the HR team by creating resources, delivering training, and providing hands-on support.
  • Engage with the Workday community to stay current on new functionality and proactively recommend system enhancements.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in HR Operations, HRIS, or People Operations roles with deep, hands-on Workday administration experience.
  • Demonstrated experience configuring and administering Workday modules such as Core HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Learning, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Peakon, and People Analytics.
  • Expertise in Workday position management, supervisory organization design, job profile configuration, EIB uploads, and advanced reporting.
  • Experience building and troubleshooting integrations (API, SFTP), calculated fields, and compensation/equity matrices.
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF formulas, data analysis) and strong data fluency.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Bonus: People management experience.
  • Broader HR functional experience beyond HRIS.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
  • Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
  • Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance
  • Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays
  • Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents
  • Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization
  • Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Workday administrationWorkday configurationAPI integrationsSFTP integrationscalculated fieldsadvanced reportingExceldata analysiscompensation matricesequity matrices
Soft Skills
clear communicationconfidentialitycross-functional project leadershipproblem-solvingtraining deliveryresource creationdata fluencyoperational supportteam collaborationadaptability