HRIS Manager

The HRIS Manager serves as a strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for the vision, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lincoln's HRIS platform (Dayforce). This role drives digital transformation across HR operations, ensuring systems are optimized for scalability, data integrity, compliance, security, and exceptional user experience. The HRIS Manager acts as both a strategic partner and technical leader, working closely with HR, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to enable smarter, data-driven HR operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and "owner" of the HRIS platform (Dayforce), including system configuration, security administration, and business process design
• Oversee daily operations, upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system uptime and performance
• Manage system configuration, user access permissions, role-based security, and workflow customization
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with all relevant laws and company policies through regular audits and policy updates.
• Develop and deliver advanced analytics, dashboards, and predictive workforce insights for leadership.
• Closely partner with Finance on headcount reporting and business requirements
• Automate HR processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle management of HR systems, including system selection, design, integration, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Support implementation and administration of ERP Implementation, integrating systems across Finance, IT, HR and Workforce Management.
• Lead cross-functional projects, including system rollouts, upgrades, and integrations while partnering with HR, IT, Finance, and other senior stakeholders to shape cross-functional initiatives that elevate data-driven decision-making and employee experience.
• Develop and lead system training, change management, and communication strategies to drive user adoption and maximize ROI.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and platform roadmaps to ensure value, innovation, and service excellence.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• 8+ years experience of progressive HR technology leadership experience in a complex or multi-location organization. Dayforce experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 4-6 years of relevant experience (in addition to the experience otherwise required) may be accepted in place of a degree.
• Expertise in workforce analytics, building dashboards, and digital HR transformation.
• Proven success in driving system strategy, change management, and cross-functional collaboration at a leadership level.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, budgets, and vendor partnerships within a dynamic business environment.
• While this role is largely remote, this individual will attend meetings 1-2 times quarterly in the nearest Lincoln office

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.