Manager, HRIS

Victaulic Company; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a hands-on HRIS Manager to lead the HR Operations team in Easton, PA. The role focuses on day-to-day HRIS operations, strategic roadmap execution, and continuous improvement of HR technology platforms, with Workday HCM at the core.

The Manager will oversee a team supporting 6,000+ employees across the US, Canada, EMEA, and APAC, driving data integrity, compliance, and system optimization while partnering with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading an HRIS team and projects.
• Deep knowledge of Workday HCM modules and security.
• Strong data governance and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HRIS team, setting goals and developing capabilities.
• Own Workday platform management, releases, and security governance.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Payroll, and vendors to optimize HR systems.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

HR Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Workday HCM

Kainos Smart Audit

Kainos Smart Test

Job description

Title: Manager, HRIS

Location: Corporate Headquarters / Easton, Pennsylvania

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department/Function: Human Resources / Human Resources Information Systems

Immigration sponsorship: No

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We're looking for an HRIS Manager to join our HR Operations department in Easton, PA. In this role, a hands-on team leader and subject matter expert responsible for the day-to-day operations, strategic roadmap execution, and continuous improvement of Victaulic's HR technology platforms, with Workday HCM as the core system. This role leads a team of HRIS professionals supporting approximately 6,000 employees across the United States, Canada, EMEA, and APAC, and serves as a critical partner to HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and IT. The Manager, HRIS balances tactical execution with strategic thinking, driving system optimization, data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency while developing team members and building HRIS capability across the broader HR function.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HRIS professionals spanning HCM/Security, headcount and compensation, reporting, recruiting systems, payroll/benefits/time configuration, and generalist support.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for each team member; conduct regular 1:1s and formal performance reviews.
• Manage workload distribution, capacity planning, and cross-training to ensure team resilience and coverage across all functional areas.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and service excellence within the HRIS team.
• Actively support the onboarding and ramp-up of new team members, including managing interim coverage during leaves or vacancies.

Workday Platform Management

• Serve as the functional owner of Workday HCM across all active modules, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Absence, Talent, Compensation, Reporting, and Prism Analytics, as well as integrated tools including Kainos Smart Audit and Kainos Smart Test.
• Oversee the planning, testing, and deployment of Workday bi-annual releases, coordinating impact assessments and ensuring business readiness across HR and downstream stakeholders.
• Manage Workday security administration, including role-based security group assignments, domain policy governance, and access audits in partnership with IT and Compliance.
• Own the HRIS project roadmap, prioritizing enhancements, new module configurations, and operational improvements in alignment with HR and business strategy.
• Manage post-production support and implementation vendor relationships, holding partners accountable to deliverables, quality, and timelines while evaluating the ongoing balance between vendor reliance and internal capability-building.
• Partners with HR technology vendors - including but not limited to Workday, Kainos, the post-production support vendor, and other integrated solution providers - to stay current on product roadmaps, advocate for configuration needs, and maximize the value of existing platform investments.

Operations, Data Integrity & Compliance

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and auditability of employee data across all Workday modules and integrated systems.
• Establish and maintain HRIS data governance standards, including data entry procedures, audit schedules, and a framework for managing data quality escalations.
• Lead HRIS support for annual HR cycles, including merit, bonus, headcount planning, talent review, open enrollment, a