Senior HRIS Manager

Lincoln International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance

VSP Vision Insurance

Delta Dental Insurance

LTD, STD and Life Insurance

401K Plan and Profit Share

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Lincoln International in Chicago is seeking a Senior HRIS Manager with deep Workday expertise to lead and optimize our HR systems globally. Reporting to the Director of Talent, you will shape the technology roadmap and drive data integrity across regions.

You will collaborate with Talent, Benefits, Payroll and Finance to streamline processes, enable self-service, and deliver insights through advanced HR analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRIS, HRM, IT, CS or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive HRIS experience focusing on strategy, implementation and administration.
• Proven success leading Workday configuration in a global environment.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience supporting compensation programs in HR tech platforms is desirable.
• High discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global HRIS strategy aligning with business priorities.
• Advise HR and business leaders on technology, process design and data governance.
• Lead automation and innovation in HR tech and service delivery.
• Oversee daily HRIS operations, security and data governance.
• Plan, prioritize and execute HRIS projects, releases and integrations.
• Mentor the HRIS team and drive accountability.
• Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, Talent and other functions to optimize processes.
• Build HR reporting and analytics for workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Analytics

HR strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRIS/HRM/IT/CS

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

Workday

EIB

Core Connectors

Workday Studio

API integrations

Job description

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Connect with us to learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration. Our employees work in our offices Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior HRIS Manager with deep expertise in Workday to lead and optimize our HR Systems globally. This role will provide leadership for our HR technology roadmap, ensuring that our systems scale with the evolving needs of the organization and deliver a seamless employee experience globally.

As a senior member of the HR team, you will partner with Talent, Business Enablement, Finance and other business leaders to drive HR technology adoption, enhance data integrity and ensure our HR systems support talent, compensation and firm initiatives globally. This role reports to our Director of Talent.

Key Responsibilities include:

• HRIS Strategy & Oversight
  • Define and execute the long-term, global HRIS strategy in alignment with business priorities, ensuring Workday and related technologies meet organizational objectives
  • Serve as the primary HRIS advisor to HR and business leaders, influencing decisions on technology, process design and data governance
  • Champion continuous improvement, automation and innovation in HR technology and service delivery
  • Oversee daily HRIS operations, including production support, data governance and security
  • Direct the planning, prioritization and execution of HRIS initiatives, projects, releases and integrations
  • Lead and mentor the HRIS team, fostering professional growth and accountability
• System & Process Optimization
  • Manage system configuration, upgrades and releases to maximize Workday capabilities
  • Partner with internal teams to design, develop and maintain integrations and data sharing across systems
  • Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, Talent and other functions to streamline processes and improve employee self-service
• Analytics & Reporting
  • Build and evolve HR reporting, dashboards and analytics to provide actionable insights to inform workforce planning and business decisions
  • Ensure strong data governance and integrity through audits, controls and automation
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with senior leadership, vendors and cross‑functional teams to enhance partnerships and maximize ROI on HR technology investments
  • Partner with the compensation team to support annual salary reviews, bonus planning, pay equity analyses and compensation budgeting leveraging HR systems and data
  • Provide training, communication and change management for HRIS initiatives to drive user adoption and enhance employee experience
• Continuous Improvement
  • Track and measure progress on an HR technology roadmap, identifying opportunities to enhance and optimize current systems
  • Collaborate with leadership, internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure strong adoption and ROI of HR systems
  • Provide training, communication and change management for HR technology initiatives to drive user adoption and enhance employee experience

Other duties as assigned based on business need (e.g., supporting projects, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Information Systems, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field; Master’s degree is a plus
• 6+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, with a focus on systems strategy, implementation and administration
• Proven success leading Workday configuration and optimization in a complex, global environment
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to develop talent and manage a high-performing team
• Exceptional collaboration, communication and stakeholder management abilitiesDemonstrated expertise in data governance, analytics and translating business needs into system solutions
• Experience supporting compensation programs (base, bonus, equity) within HR technology platforms is highly desirable
• High level of discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Experience with HRIS integration efforts following acquisition, including employee data migration, system configuration, and alignment with internal HR processes.
• Experience administering HRIS in a multi-country environment, collaborating with international stakeholders and adapting to varying regulatory and operational requirements.
• Experience with integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, API) and report writing (Advanced, Matrix, Composite Reports).

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance plan
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• LTD, STD and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan and Profit Share
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus

Additional Information

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

The salary range for this role is $140,000-$180,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.

This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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