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HRIS Manager (Workday)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Brussels, Belgium – Hybrid

We are seeking a HRIS Manager (Workday) to lead the day-to-day operation, evolution, and continuous improvement of our Workday HR platform across multiple modules. The role manages HRIS specialists, takes application ownership, leads projects, and acts as a key interface between HR, IT, and the business. You will ensure that HR systems are stable, secure, compliant, and aligned with HR and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Operations & Solutions

• Own the delivery, configuration, and operational performance of Workday modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Talent & Performance, Recruitment, Reporting, and Integrations.
• Act as escalation point for complex application issues and key decisions.
• Translate HR business needs into scalable and efficient Workday solutions with high data quality and positive user experience.
• Oversee testing, release management, incident, and change processes, ensuring operational excellence.
• Ensure Workday security, access controls, and compliance with internal policies and data protection regulations.

Projects, Roadmap & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and deliver HRIS and Workday global projects, managing timelines, risks, budgets, and dependencies.
• Contribute to, maintain, and execute the Workday roadmap, coordinating releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.
• Manage dependencies with IT teams and external partners.
• Monitor Workday innovations, HR technology trends, and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, automation, analytics, and user experience.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HRIS specialists, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
• Build strong relationships with HR leadership and key users, acting as a trusted advisor on HR technology.
• Oversee documentation, training, communication, and adoption of new functionality.

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong experience with Workday HR applications across multiple modules.
• People management and project delivery experience in global environments.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French or Dutch is required.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Experience with Workday security, reporting, integrations, or vendor management.
• Workday HCM Core certification; additional module certifications advantageous.
• Balance of strategic thinking and hands-on operational leadership.

Technical Stack

Workday Core HCM, Compensation, Talent & Performance, Recruitment, Absence, Time Tracking, Workday Reporting (Standard, Advanced, Dashboards), Workday Business Process Framework, Workday Security, Workday Integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Web Services – SOAP & REST), Workday Extend (desirable), vendor systems integration, HRIS automation, testing and defect management tools, release management platforms.