Manager, HR Systems (Workday)

Life Fitness; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

12 holidays per year

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee discounts

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking a Manager, HR Systems (Workday) to lead the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the Workday platform for a global organization. This hybrid role reports to the Director of HR and collaborates with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure accurate data and a strong user experience.

The role requires 6-8 years of HRIS with 3+ years in Workday, plus proficiency in EIBs, integrations, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of HRIS experience, with at least 3 years hands-on Workday
• Bachelor's degree in IT, HRIS, or related field preferred
• Experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday modules (Core HCM required)
• Experience leading HRIS/Workday projects (implementations, extensions, integrations)
• Hands-on with Workday EIBs and inbound/outbound integrations
• Experience in testing cycles (UAT, regression, integrations) and deployments
• Experience in multi-site/global HR systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking
• Lead portions of Workday-related projects, including enhancements and deployments
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and translate needs into scalable system solutions
• Coordinate and execute configuration, testing, data validation, and deployment activities
• Participate in Workday releases, assess impact, test changes, and communicate UI/UX updates
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality
• Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR decisions
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with global privacy requirements
• Develop, manage, and execute Workday EIB integrations and data migrations
• Provide end-user support, training, and documentation to HR teams and managers
• Troubleshoot system issues and manage production support tickets

Skills

HRIS experience

Workday

Multi-site HR

Workday EIB

Excel proficiency

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday EIBs

APIs

Job description

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we're not just building equipment - we're shaping the future of fitness and inspiring healthier lives around the world. As a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, we design and manufacture innovative, high-performance solutions that power workouts everywhere.

We are seeking a Manager, HR Systems (Workday) to lead the configuration, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of the Workday platform in support of a global, multi-entity organization. This role partners with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure Workday effectively supports business processes, delivers accurate data, and provides a strong user experience. Reporting to the Director of HR, this position plays a key role in executing the HR tech roadmap, supporting system-related projects, and driving continuous improvement across Life Fitness / Hammer Strength's Workday tenant and UKG Dimensions timekeeping instance.

This is a flexible hybrid role, based out of our Global Support Center in Rosemont, IL. The role is primarily remote, with an expectation to come onsite approximately 1-2 days per month for collaboration. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday SKUs including HCM, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Performance, Talent, Peakon Employee Voice, Workday Drive, and Dashboards/Reporting
• Support the execution of the HR tech roadmap in partnership with HR leadership
• Participate in and lead portions of Workday-related projects, including the annual engagement survey, new module implementations, enhancements, process redesign, and system upgrades
• Partner with stakeholders to define business requirements, document processes, and translate needs into scalable system solutions
• Coordinate and execute project activities such as configuration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), data validation, and deployment support
• Participate in Workday bi-annual releases, including impact analysis, testing, and implementation of new functionality; work with HR leadership team to communicate any changes impacting UX/UI to the HR, leader, and employee communities as appropriate
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience
• Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business and HR decision-making
• Ensure data integrity, system security, and adherence to internal controls and global data privacy requirements
• Develop, manage, and execute Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations, including inbound and outbound data loads, mass updates, and data migrations; troubleshoot and monitor EIB processes to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, support projects, and deliver effective system solutions
• Support payroll and benefits processes through system configuration, testing, and issue resolution
• Maintain and support integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems
• Provide end‑user support, training, and documentation to HR teams, managers, and employees
• Troubleshoot system issues, manage tickets, and ensure timely resolution of production support needs
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of HRIS experience, with a minimum of 3 years hands‑on experience with Workday
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, HR Information Systems, or related field preferred
• Experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday modules (Core HCM required; additional modules strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading HRIS or Workday‑related projects (e.g., implementations, enhancements, integrations)
• Hands‑on experience with Workday EIBs, including building, testing, and troubleshooting inbound/outbound integrations and mass data loads required; experience with other integrations (APIs, etc.) strongly preferred
• Experience participating in testing cycles (UAT, regression, integrations) and system deployments
• Experience supporting HR systems in a multi‑site environment required, global experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle
• Experience with Workday reporting and dashboards desirable
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to project timelines
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Advanced analytical and excel proficiency

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength,we think customer first,play as one team, andraise the bar on fitness innovation-in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done, with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $149,400 - $182,500 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength's annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long‑term disability
• health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity
• identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
• Employees also have access to our state‑of‑the‑art on‑site fitness center featuring industry‑leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.