Senior HRIS Leader: Workday Strategy (Hybrid)

Cognex Corporation; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cognex Corporation seeks an experienced Senior HRIS Manager to lead and advance our HR technology strategy, with a focus on Workday implementations and integrations. You will partner closely with ES leadership, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive automation, analytics, and process optimization across Employee Services.

The role requires deep HRIS experience (Workday, PeopleSoft, UKG), strong stakeholder management, and the ability to lead system implementations and governance in a

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in multiple HRIS systems including Workday, PeopleSoft, UKG, etc.
• 5 years of successful people management experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Extend, BIRT, or Workday integrations a plus.
• Experience working on Workday projects in a lead role, including configuration knowledge and skills.
• Strong understanding of applications and tools, data management, and business process analysis.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including report development with formulas/macros.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the HR technology roadmap and align Workday capabilities with ES priorities.
• Develop and configure Workday HCM in line with business priorities.
• Advise stakeholders on industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with ES and IT to define and execute the Workday roadmap.
• Lead implementation, integration, configuration, and production support of Workday apps.

Skills

HRIS systems

People management

Workday integrations

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

UKG

ADP Workforce Now

Extend

BIRT

Job description

Cognex Corporation seeks an experienced Senior HRIS Manager to lead and advance our HR technology strategy, with a focus on Workday implementations and integrations. You will partner closely with ES leadership, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive automation, analytics, and process optimization across Employee Services.

The role requires deep HRIS experience (Workday, PeopleSoft, UKG), strong stakeholder management, and the ability to lead system implementations and governance in a