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YOU WILL BE:
Reporting directly to the People Squad Lead, the Workday Functional Analyst (HCM) translates complex HR business needs into scalable technical solutions across our Workday ecosystem following our recent go-live. In this role, you will partner directly with HR business partners, squad peers, and senior analysts to assess operational gaps, design functional enhancements, and execute configuration changes across multiple HCM functional areas—including Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, and Core HCM—while supporting biannual release testing to ensure system stability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Requirements Gathering & Solution Design: Lead functional discovery sessions with HR process owners to capture user stories and requirements, translating business challenges into clean technical specifications and scalable Workday solutions.
- Cross-Functional HCM Configuration: Design, configure, and maintain business processes, validation rules, condition rules, and custom notifications across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and Talent/Performance.
- End-to-End Functional Optimization: Evaluate existing tenant configuration across HR streams to eliminate operational friction, improve process flow, and ensure consistent configuration practices across modules.
- Biannual Release Testing & Quality Assurance: Drive functional release readiness by creating comprehensive test scenarios, conducting user acceptance testing (UAT), and executing regression testing during Workday's R1 and R2 feature updates.
- Agile Delivery & Production Support: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex functional tickets across various Workday modules, identifying root causes and configuring durable fixes in sprint delivery cycles.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on functional Workday configuration experience in a multi-module environment.
Multi-Module Functional Expertise:
- Demonstrated track record configuring and supporting Core HCM alongside at least two secondary functional modules (e.g., Recruiting, Compensation, or Talent & Performance).
- Deep expertise in Business Process (BP) framework architecture, condition rules, validation rules, and custom notifications.
- Strong ability to translate complex HR policies into actionable, hands-on Workday functional setups.
- Proficiency utilizing calculated fields to drive functional business logic and conditional routing.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Extensive experience defining test strategy, writing scenario-based test scripts, and coordinating end-to-end UAT across cross-functional HR teams.
Agile & Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset with proven experience operating within an agile team structure and collaborating with diverse HR stakeholders.
Certifications (Optional): Workday HCM Certifications
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
- Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
- An amazing employee discount
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@exemplarluxury.com.
Salary Range $92,000 - $120,000*
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
YOU WILL BE:
Reporting directly to the People Squad Lead, the Workday Functional Analyst (HCM) translates complex HR business needs into scalable technical solutions across our Workday ecosystem following our recent go-live. In this role, you will partner directly with HR business partners, squad peers, and senior analysts to assess operational gaps, design functional enhancements, and execute configuration changes across multiple HCM functional areas—including Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, and Core HCM—while supporting biannual release testing to ensure system stability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Requirements Gathering & Solution Design: Lead functional discovery sessions with HR process owners to capture user stories and requirements, translating business challenges into clean technical specifications and scalable Workday solutions.
- Cross-Functional HCM Configuration: Design, configure, and maintain business processes, validation rules, condition rules, and custom notifications across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and Talent/Performance.
- End-to-End Functional Optimization: Evaluate existing tenant configuration across HR streams to eliminate operational friction, improve process flow, and ensure consistent configuration practices across modules.
- Biannual Release Testing & Quality Assurance: Drive functional release readiness by creating comprehensive test scenarios, conducting user acceptance testing (UAT), and executing regression testing during Workday's R1 and R2 feature updates.
- Agile Delivery & Production Support: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex functional tickets across various Workday modules, identifying root causes and configuring durable fixes in sprint delivery cycles.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on functional Workday configuration experience in a multi-module environment.
Multi-Module Functional Expertise:
- Demonstrated track record configuring and supporting Core HCM alongside at least two secondary functional modules (e.g., Recruiting, Compensation, or Talent & Performance).
- Deep expertise in Business Process (BP) framework architecture, condition rules, validation rules, and custom notifications.
- Strong ability to translate complex HR policies into actionable, hands-on Workday functional setups.
- Proficiency utilizing calculated fields to drive functional business logic and conditional routing.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Extensive experience defining test strategy, writing scenario-based test scripts, and coordinating end-to-end UAT across cross-functional HR teams.
Agile & Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset with proven experience operating within an agile team structure and collaborating with diverse HR stakeholders.
Certifications (Optional): Workday HCM Certifications
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
- Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
- An amazing employee discount
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@exemplarluxury.com.
Salary Range $92,000 - $120,000*
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human resources systems manager jobs.
- Three to seven years of HRIS administration or implementation experience
- Hands-on configuration experience with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, information systems, or a related field
- Experience managing system integrations between HRIS and payroll or benefits platforms
- Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with HR reporting and dashboard tools
- Project management experience supporting system implementations or module rollouts
Tips for Your Human Resources Systems Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to system names
List the specific HRIS platforms you've configured or administered, such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM. Recruiters filter resumes by platform name, so generic phrases like 'HR software' will get passed over.
Quantify your implementation outcomes
Human resources systems manager roles are project-heavy, so your resume should show scope: modules launched, timelines hit, and process improvements tied to system changes. Vague claims about 'improving efficiency' won't stand out against candidates who cite specifics.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists human resources systems manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your system tier
An enterprise deploying a Workday tenant needs different expertise than a mid-market company on a legacy system. Read job descriptions for clues about company size, current platform, and whether they're mid-implementation or in steady-state support before you apply.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers will walk you through a hypothetical data migration issue, an employee self-service gap, or a payroll integration failure. Rehearse structured answers that cover how you diagnosed the problem, who you involved, and what the system outcome was.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In offers for human resources systems manager roles, clarify whether you'll own vendor relationships, lead future implementations, or inherit a backlog of deferred upgrades. Scope determines workload and growth ceiling more than title does.
Human Resources Systems Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most human resources systems managers?
Signature Aviation, Holland & Knight, and Tesla are hiring the most human resources systems managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large healthcare systems, financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many human resources systems manager jobs are remote?
About 69% of human resources systems manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for this role. System configuration, reporting, and vendor management work is well-suited to remote arrangements, while roles tied to on-site implementation projects or in-person HR operations tend to require more in-office presence.
How do you become a human resources systems manager?
Start by building hands-on experience with a major HRIS platform, either through an HR coordinator or analyst role that includes system administration duties. Pursue platform-specific certifications where available, and take on project work such as module launches or data migrations to demonstrate implementation experience. Moving into a manager role typically requires both technical depth and experience leading cross-functional projects with HR, payroll, and IT stakeholders.
Can you get hired as a human resources systems manager without direct management experience?
Yes, many employers will consider strong HRIS analysts or senior administrators who haven't held a formal management title. What matters most is demonstrated ownership of system projects, the ability to coordinate across HR, IT, and finance teams, and deep platform knowledge. Framing your resume around project leadership and cross-functional collaboration can offset a gap in direct people management experience.
What does the human resources systems manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on your platform experience and project history, and at least one technical or scenario-based round where you walk through a system problem you've solved. Some employers add a panel interview with HR and IT stakeholders, and senior-level roles may include a brief presentation or case exercise tied to a system challenge the organization is facing.
Where can I find and apply to human resources systems manager jobs?
You can find and apply to human resources systems manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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