Sr. Manager, HRIS

Boot Barn; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boot Barn is seeking a Sr. Manager of HRIS to lead our HR technology systems and data strategy in Irvine, CA. This role focuses on optimizing HR platforms, governance, and workforce analytics to enable data-driven decision-making across compensation, time management, and compliance reporting.

You will lead a team of HRIS Analysts and Coordinators, partner with HR, Finance, and Operations, and drive system enhancements that align with our business goals and the West-inspired Partner culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing HRIS platforms and data governance.
• Strong analytics and reporting skills using Excel and BI tools.
• Leadership experience overseeing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HRIS configuration, data integrity, and system optimization.
• Develop and execute analytics strategy for talent management and workforce planning.
• Lead HRIS Analysts and Coordinators, fostering collaboration.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to align data systems with business needs.
• Ensure compliance reporting and data governance.

Skills

HRIS management

People analytics

Team leadership

Data visualization

Tools

Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

SR. MANAGER, HRIS

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, HR OPERATIONS

STATUS: EXEMPT

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit - one handshake at a time.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sr. Manager of HRIS to lead our HR technology systems and data strategy. This role focuses on optimizing HR systems, driving workforce insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making — all while leading a collaborative, high-performing team. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting HR data that ties into key workforce processes, such as compensation, time management, and compliance reporting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• HRIS & Workforce Data Management: Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of HR systems to ensure accurate data flow across Partner records, compensation structures, and time-tracking processes.
• Analytics Strategy: Develop and execute a people analytics strategy to deliver actionable insights that inform talent management, workforce planning, and operational efficiencies.
• Data Integrity & Compliance: Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems supporting Partner lifecycle processes — from hiring and benefits to compensation adjustments and regulatory reporting.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HRIS Analysts and Coordinators, driving collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Advanced Data Insights: Apply statistical analysis and data science principles to uncover workforce trends, forecast needs, and optimize labor-related insights.
• Reporting & Visualization: Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel and business intelligence tools to support business decisions, including workforce planning, headcount, and compensation analysis.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to align HR data systems with workforce planning, budget forecasting, and compliance reporting needs.
• Strategic Planning: Drive system enhancements, data processes, and analytics initiatives that support long-term organizational and workforce strategy.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.