{"id":2878763,"url":"https://alion.io/job/polaris-workday-hris-manager","title":"Workday HRIS Manager","company":{"id":7035,"name":"Polaris","domain":"polaris.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/polaris","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":87,"open_postings":15,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.533,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":46,"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"}},"role":"Enterprise Apps","role_family":"Enterprise Apps","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Tempe, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":73000,"max_usd":157000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":2118},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Snowflake","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-12T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-12","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T02:06:56Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":19,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":19},"description":"At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.\nPolaris is seeking a Workday HRIS Manager to join the Workday team. This role serves as a subject matter expert for Workday Analysts, helping resolve new and complex issues, support HR Business Partners and managers with daily system needs, and partner with the Director of HR Technology on roadmap, governance, enhancement tracking, and project management.\nThis role will consult with stakeholders on Workday design and maintenance across key modules, guides the team in evaluating new functionality, and recommends solutions for evolving business needs. It also oversees biannual Workday releases and implementation activities, including configuration, testing, training, change management, and communication.\nJOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:\n1. Overall Administration/Maintenance of Workday (60% of time)\nServe as the primary Workday system expert, maintaining strong knowledge of Polaris’ configuration across modules.\nLead the implementation of roadmap items as assigned.\nProvide troubleshooting and end-user support, problem solving escalated complex issues as needed.\nSupport HRIS shared inbox requests with the broader Workday team.\nPrioritize change requests and assess the system-wide impact of configuration changes.\nOversee Workday security roles, permissions, and access controls to ensure appropriate data privacy, compliance, and confidentiality.\nEnsure HRIS practices align with company policies, audit requirements, data governance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.\nConsult with HR Business Partners and COE leaders to translate business needs into Workday solutions.\nActively participate in Workday Community, customer groups, and networking events.\n2. Biannual Releases/Enhancements (15% of time)\nManage the weekly and biannual release system updates.\nPartner with HRIS Analysts to research, configure, and test enhancements.\nRegression test enhancements to understand the impact on existing configuration.\nMonitor Workday’s roadmap and recommend appropriate enhancement adoption and timing for Polaris.\nAssist with the communication of new functionality and creation of training materials.\nPartner with COE teams to review and test weekly patch updates.\n3. Annual Processes (15% of time)\nSupport annual configuration required for compensation planning, performance management, and benefits open enrollment, consulting with functional areas on content decisions.\nTest and troubleshoot all configurations and business processes.\nAssist with the preparation of training materials or instructions.\n4. Reporting/Training (10% of time)\nServe as the global Workday reporting expert and support HR reporting requests.\nCreate and maintain calculated fields for complex reporting needs.\nMaintain report libraries and dashboards for business groups.\nPrepare and communicate training materials as needed.\nMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:\nBachelor’s degree (preferably in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related business or technology field).\nMINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:\n5-7 years of progressive Workday HRIS specific experience (including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and implementation).\nPreferred Certifications: Workday Pro Certification in either Core HCM, Recruiting, and/or Compensation.\nQUALIFICATIONS - SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:\nConfiguration Expertise: Proven Workday configuration experience across HCM, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, and Talent/Performance modules.\nAdditional Module Experience: Experience with Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent Optimization, Learning, and/or Peakon is a plus.\nWorkday skills: Proficiency in Workday reporting, calculated fields, business processes, and security framework.\nTechnical Skills: experience with AI technologies and Snowflake is a plus.\nAttention to Detail: Strong focus on data accuracy and quality.\nAnalytical Thinking: Apply analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.\nLeadership and Communication: Strong stakeholder management, project management, written and verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nConfidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.\nInitiative: High level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.\nCustomer Focus: Superior customer service skills and a service-oriented mindset.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe role may require occasional work outside normal business hours to support system releases, testing, implementations, or urgent production issues.\nTo qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.\nWe are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.Apply today!\nAt Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matchingcontribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.\nAbout Polaris\nAs the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com\nEEO Statement\nPolaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or . 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