Mid-Level HRIS Lead (Workday)

TL;DR

Mid-Level HRIS Lead (Workday): Lead configuration, administration, and optimization of Workday HCM platform for US customer with an accent on modules like Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent Management. Focus on developing custom reports and integrations, ensuring US compliance, data integrity, and supporting HRIS projects.

Location: Remote from LATAM, dedicated to supporting US-based customer with time-zone alignment to US business hours (EST/CST overlap).

Company

GPTW-certified, people-first company partnering with American software product companies to scale global teams using LATAM talent and full employer-of-record support.

What you will do

• Lead configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of Workday modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent Management, Recruiting).
• Develop and manage custom reports, dashboards, and analytics using Workday Advanced Reporting and Prism Analytics.
• Design integrations, EIBs, calculated fields, business processes, and security configurations.
• Partner with US customer’s HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and optimize processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with US federal/state laws and data privacy regulations.
• Lead HRIS projects, provide technical support, training, monitor performance, and mentor junior analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–7 years HRIS experience, minimum 3 years hands-on Workday configuration and support, plus Workday Adaptive Planning experience.
• Fluency in English required for direct US customer interaction; Spanish preferred.
• Solid understanding of US HR practices, multi-state payroll, labor legislation, and compliance.
• Proven expertise in Workday business processes, reporting, integrations, calculated fields, and security.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, remote, multi-time-zone environment.

Nice to have

• Workday certification (HCM Core, Reporting, or relevant).
• Prior experience supporting US customers from LATAM.
• Familiarity with additional HR systems or integration platforms (API, Studio).
• Experience leading HRIS projects or mentoring.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies or change management.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture emphasizing continuous improvement, teamwork, and high-quality delivery.
• Remote-first policy with access to Florianópolis headquarters for optional office visits.
• Full back-office support including career guidance, HR, and concierge services.
• Provided MacBook, English lessons with native speakers, tech talks, and remote happy hours.
• Treated as full-time employee in product company with growth opportunities.
• Candidate referral bonus program.

Hiring process

• Interview with Tech Recruiter to discuss job and experiences.
• Client process (varies).
• Offer.