Manager, HRIS

hpinc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending or Health Savings A 

401k match

Paid Leave Plans

Parental & Adoption Benefits

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Pr

Job summary

Helmerich and Payne seeks an experienced HRIS Manager to lead the strategy, governance, and execution of our HR systems. This on-site role manages a team supporting ~15,000 employees across hemispheres and focuses on data-driven decisions, reporting, and seamless system integrations.

The position is based in Tulsa, OK, with responsibility for Workday administration, upgrades, and roadmap execution to optimize the employee experience enterprise-wide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with HRIS Workday including administration and governance.
• Strong leadership or people-management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of HR processes, data governance and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own the administration, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the Workday HRIS.
• Serve as the functional/technical lead for HRIS initiatives, enhancements, and escalations.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and governance of all employee data within HR systems.

Skills

HRIS Workday

Leadership

Data governance

Reporting & analytics

System integration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength.

Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry's most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together.

Hear directly from our employees, and leaders about their unique journeys at Helmerich and Payne .

At a Glance:

The HRIS Manager is a hands-on leader and subject matter expert responsible for the strategy, governance and execution of the organization's HR systems. This role ensures the integrity, optimization, and scalability of HR technology, enabling data-driven decision-making and efficient, high-quality employee experience across the enterprise. This role leads a team of HRIS professionals supporting approximately 15,000 employees across the eastern and western hemispheres.

Location: Tulsa, OK

Work Type: On-Site

What you will do:

• Own the administration, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of HCM Workday platform
• Serve as the functional and technical lead for all HRIS-related initiatives, enhancements, and escalations
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and governance of all employee data within HR systems
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks, dashboards, and analytics to support business decisions
• Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT to ensure seamless system integration(s) and data flow
• Lead system upgrades, implementations, and releases, including testing and change management
• Establish and maintain data standards, security protocols, and audit controls
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within HR systems
• Provide end-user support, training, and documentation for HRIS functionality
• Build and execute a multi-year HRIS roadmap aligned to business and HR strategy
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Prioritize the work of the HRIS team and manage competing demands across multiple stakeholders.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree (required) or in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Master's degree (preferred)
• 5+ years of HRIS Workday experience, including system administration, project leadership, implementations and data governance
• 2+ years of people leadership or team management experience (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee development, compensation, and termination.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Workday, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Learning, Talent, Security, Reporting, and Business Processes.
• Knowledge of Workday configuration principles, organizational structures, security frameworks, integrations, and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of HR data governance, analytics, and reporting methodologies that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Knowledge of project management, change management, and governance best practices for enterprise HR technology solutions.
• Advanced skill in analyzing business requirements and translating them into scalable, sustainable Workday solutions and configurations.
• Advanced skill in developing and utilizing reports, dashboards, metrics, and analytics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Skill in coaching and developing team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity.
• Ability to balance strategic objectives with operational needs while delivering sustainable solutions.

TRAVEL:

Preferred Probable Destinations: India, US

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS:

• 80% Internal-facing (e.g., office, field, etc.) - HR, IT, Payroll, Field Operations, Managers
• 20% External-facing (e.g., customers, vendors, gov't agencies, etc.) - Workday, Benefits vendors, Consultants

What we offer:

• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• 401k match
• Paid Leave Plans
• Parental & Adoption Benefits
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Pr