Senior Manager, HRIS - Workday

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Diverse benefits programs

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, California, seeks a Senior Manager to lead HR technology initiatives. Your role will focus on Workday configurations, improving HR systems, and ensuring seamless integration across platforms. The ideal candidate brings significant Workday experience and a strategic mindset.

This position offers a salary range of $139,000 – $196,000, with compensation dependent on qualifications and experience. Join us to make a difference in healthcare!

Qualifications

• 15 years of HRIS/HR technology experience or 12 years with a master's.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Workday and system integrations.
• Strong understanding of data structures and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and configuration of Workday.
• Act as a trusted advisor to various business teams.
• Drive global consistency while accommodating local nuances.

Skills

Workday configuration expertise

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you’ll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives.

The Senior Manager will provide strategic leadership and oversight of HR technology initiatives with an emphasis on Workday and associated HR systems. We are seeking a hands‑on Workday configuration authority who will act as a strategic partner to the Director, HRIS, while helping shape and scale our broader HR technology ecosystem. This role is responsible for translating complex business needs into scalable Workday solutions and ensuring seamless integration and alignment across current and future HR systems.

The ideal candidate combines deep Workday expertise with the ability to think beyond a single platform, enabling a connected, scalable, and future‑ready HR tech landscape.

Responsibilities

How you’ll make an impact:

Workday Configuration & Solution Design

• Serve as a hands‑on expert across Workday modules (Core HCM, Talent, Comp, Integrations)
• Lead end‑to‑end design and configuration, balancing scalability, usability, and compliance
• Define and enforce configuration standards, naming conventions, and design principles
• Anticipate downstream impacts (integrations, reporting, data integrity) and design
• Ensure Workday design decisions align with broader HR technology architecture and future system integrations

Strategic Partnership and Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR, COEs, IT, Finance, and business leaders
• Translate ambiguous business requirements into clear solution options with trade‑offs
• Proactively influence priorities and decisions, not just respond to requests
• Strengthen stakeholder confidence in the HR Tech Team as a strategic enabler

Governance and operating Model

• Own and evolve demand intake, prioritization, and decision frameworks
• Drive global consistency while allowing for business nuance where needed
• Ensure strong documentation, audit readiness, and change control discipline

Delivery and Excellence with Execution

• Lead complex Workday initiatives from design through deployment
• Reduce rework through strong upfront design and stakeholder alignment
• Ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery with a focus on long‑term sustainability
• Identify automation and optimization opportunities across HR processes

Data Reporting and Insights

• Leverage data to support decision‑making and process improvements
• Build or guide development of advanced reports and dashboards
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and usability across stakeholders

Incidental Know‑how

• Remain informed about technical advancements by exploring cutting‑edge development tools, programming methods, and computing equipment
• Engage in professional development activities, maintain relevant networks, and participate in industry organizations

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 15 years of HRIS/HR technology experience, or a master’s degree with at least 12 years of experience
• Extensive hands‑on expertise with Workday configuration and system integrations
• Demonstrated success in project management
• Experience designing complex, cross‑module Workday solutions
• Strong understanding of integrations, security, business processes, and data structures
• Proven ability to operate in global, matrixed environments

Preferred

• Workday certifications (HCM, Compensation, Talent and/or Integrations strongly preferred)
• Experience with Workday integrations (e.g., Studio, EIB, APIs)
• Familiarity with reporting tools, SQL, or advanced analytics concepts
• Experience establishing or maturing HRIS governance models
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building abilities, including negotiation and influencing skills
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic environment
• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and HRIS systems
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation competencies
• Ability to discern and address analytical requirements in ambiguous contexts
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach to issue escalation
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to team achievement

Benefits & Compensation

We offer competitive salaries, performance‑based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families. For California, the base pay range for this position is $139,000 – $196,000 for highly experienced candidates. The pay for the successful candidate will depend on qualifications, education, and prior experience.

Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.