This role involves leading the HRIS function for a rapidly growing, fully remote organization, serving as the strategic owner of Workday and associated HR technology systems. Oversee system governance, configuration, reporting, and process optimization. Ensure alignment with the company’s evolving organizational structure and business needs. Balance hands-on system administration with team leadership. Mentor analysts and manage external consultants. Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, IT, and People Operations teams. Enable data-driven decision-making and maintain compliance. Support organizational growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Serve as the strategic owner of Workday and other HR systems, managing configuration, modules (compensation, benefits, absence, time tracking, reporting & analytics), and system governance. Establish and enforce change management, release management, and HRIS best practices across the organization. Oversee HR policies in the system, including leave management, pay rules, and time-tracking procedures. Design and deliver reports, dashboards, and workflows to support data-driven decision-making. Maintain system alignment with organizational changes, including department additions and structural updates. Implement robust controls to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with internal and external standards. Manage, mentor, and develop HRIS team members and external consultants, providing guidance, setting priorities, and reviewing deliverables. Partner with Legal, IT, and Security teams on audits, risk assessments, and system controls to ensure compliance and security. Translate business requirements into system solutions and process improvements, delivering training and guidance to system users.