Senior Level Hris Specialist Jobs
Senior level hris specialist jobs place experienced professionals at the center of workforce technology strategy, where they own system architecture decisions, lead cross-functional implementations, and mentor the analysts and coordinators who support daily operations. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid arrangements, and employers like BDA, Avnet, and Draper hiring at this level now.
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Why this role matters
In this role, your work will support Ivanti's mission to enable smarter, more connected operations across the business. While you will be part of our HRIS Team under Business Applications, who help modernize and scale our HR technology ecosystem by ensuring seamless data flow across Workday, Greenhouse, payroll, and finance systems, you will have a focus on Payroll, Benefits and Compensation.
Your contributions will reduce manual work, improve data accuracy, and enable more proactive, automated processes across the employee lifecycle. Your impact will be tangible—strengthening system reliability, enhancing decision-making through better data, and enabling scalable HR operations. You'll work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes how systems operate across Ivanti and you will play a critical role in enabling HRIS transformation and system optimization
What you'll do
- Design, build, and maintain integrations across Workday, Greenhouse, and downstream HR, payroll, and finance systems
- Manage end-to-end integration lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
- Own critical data flows across recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and position management processes
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, and IT to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis to ensure system reliability
- Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve data quality
- Collaborate on HRIS transformation efforts, leveraging best practices, AI capabilities, and integration standards
What you will bring
Required:
- 7+ years of experience in Workday or HRIS integrations
- Strong expertise with Workday integration tools (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs – REST/SOAP)
- Experience with XML, XSLT, JSON, and API-based integrations
- Proven track record building integrations across enterprise systems
- Strong understanding of HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, workforce management, in particular payroll, benefits and compensation)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
Preferred:
- Experience integrating ATS platforms (Greenhouse preferred)
- Workday Integration Certification
- Experience supporting large-scale HR platforms or transformations
- Exposure to AI/automation capabilities within enterprise systems
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR, Business, or related field
Why Ivanti?
Friendly flexible working model: Empower excellence whether you're at home or in the office and support work-life balance.
Competitive compensation & total rewards: Including health, wellness, and financial plans tailored for you and your family.
Global, diverse teams:Collaborate with talented people from 23+ countries.
Learning & development:Grow your skills with access to best-in-class learning tools and programs.
Equity & belonging:We value every voice. Your story helps inform our solutions for a changing world.
What drives us?
Ivanti's mission is to elevate human potential within organizations by managing, protecting and automating technology for continuous innovation.
It is through diverse and inclusive hiring, decision-making, and commitment to our employees and partners that we will continue to build and deliver world-class solutions for our customers.
To learn more about Ivanti's Mission and Core Values.
Inclusion at Ivanti
Ivanti is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Need adjustments during the process? Reach out to talent@ivanti.com we're happy to help.
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Why this role matters
In this role, your work will support Ivanti's mission to enable smarter, more connected operations across the business. While you will be part of our HRIS Team under Business Applications, who help modernize and scale our HR technology ecosystem by ensuring seamless data flow across Workday, Greenhouse, payroll, and finance systems, you will have a focus on Payroll, Benefits and Compensation.
Your contributions will reduce manual work, improve data accuracy, and enable more proactive, automated processes across the employee lifecycle. Your impact will be tangible—strengthening system reliability, enhancing decision-making through better data, and enabling scalable HR operations. You'll work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes how systems operate across Ivanti and you will play a critical role in enabling HRIS transformation and system optimization
What you'll do
- Design, build, and maintain integrations across Workday, Greenhouse, and downstream HR, payroll, and finance systems
- Manage end-to-end integration lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
- Own critical data flows across recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and position management processes
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, and IT to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis to ensure system reliability
- Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve data quality
- Collaborate on HRIS transformation efforts, leveraging best practices, AI capabilities, and integration standards
What you will bring
Required:
- 7+ years of experience in Workday or HRIS integrations
- Strong expertise with Workday integration tools (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs – REST/SOAP)
- Experience with XML, XSLT, JSON, and API-based integrations
- Proven track record building integrations across enterprise systems
- Strong understanding of HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, workforce management, in particular payroll, benefits and compensation)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
Preferred:
- Experience integrating ATS platforms (Greenhouse preferred)
- Workday Integration Certification
- Experience supporting large-scale HR platforms or transformations
- Exposure to AI/automation capabilities within enterprise systems
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR, Business, or related field
Why Ivanti?
Friendly flexible working model: Empower excellence whether you're at home or in the office and support work-life balance.
Competitive compensation & total rewards: Including health, wellness, and financial plans tailored for you and your family.
Global, diverse teams:Collaborate with talented people from 23+ countries.
Learning & development:Grow your skills with access to best-in-class learning tools and programs.
Equity & belonging:We value every voice. Your story helps inform our solutions for a changing world.
What drives us?
Ivanti's mission is to elevate human potential within organizations by managing, protecting and automating technology for continuous innovation.
It is through diverse and inclusive hiring, decision-making, and commitment to our employees and partners that we will continue to build and deliver world-class solutions for our customers.
To learn more about Ivanti's Mission and Core Values.
Inclusion at Ivanti
Ivanti is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Need adjustments during the process? Reach out to talent@ivanti.com we're happy to help.
#LI-Remote
#LI-AA1
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Who's Hiring
- BDA1
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- Ivanti1
- GameStop1
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- Consulting & Professional Services2
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Senior Level Hris Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level hris specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led end-to-end HRIS implementations, not just supported them. Demonstrate ownership of system configuration, data governance, and stakeholder alignment across HR and IT. Hands-on expertise with platforms like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM, combined with a history of driving measurable process improvements, gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with purely administrative backgrounds.
Which companies hire senior level hris specialists?
Companies hiring senior level hris specialists right now include BDA, Avnet, and Draper, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises and mid-market organizations undergoing system migrations, digital HR transformations, or significant workforce growth.
Are there remote senior level hris specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this experience level. About 36% of senior level hris specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on system configuration, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration that translates well to distributed environments. On-site roles do exist, particularly at organizations with complex compliance or change management needs.
What makes a hris specialist role senior level?
Senior level hris specialist roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. At this stage, professionals are expected to lead system evaluations and implementations, set data governance standards, own integrations between HR platforms and downstream systems, and guide junior team members. They advise HR leadership on technology strategy and translate business requirements into system design decisions, rather than fulfilling requests from others.
Which industries hire the most senior level hris specialists?
Senior Level hris specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to employ large, complex workforces that require sophisticated HR systems, regular compliance updates, and ongoing platform optimization, creating sustained demand for senior professionals who can manage that complexity independently.