Senior Manager, HRIS Data Strategy – Security

Salesforce

Senior Manager of HRIS Data Strategy & Security overseeing HRIS operations and data governance at Salesforce. Leading teams for critical HR data programs and ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

HRISdata strategyWorkdaysecurity administrationEIBsbusiness process configurationsystem governancetechnical program managementdata governanceprogram management

Soft Skills

strategic guidancecross-functional influencepeople leadershipcommunicationcollaborationprioritizationproblem-solvingteam leadershipstakeholder managementprocess development

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHRIS systemsES Product ManagementIT/DETaudit and compliance toolsdata management toolsgovernance structuresprivacy-by-design principlessecurity controlsintake models

Industry Keywords

HR technologydata dependencieszero-error deliverystrategic program deliverybest-in-class practicesHRIS securityemployee data handlingaudit compliancedata partnershipsES COEs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the trusted data strategy advisor and SME for critical HRIS data programs
Lead strategic guidance on data approaches, data dependencies, and execution plans for high-impact ES initiatives
Define and execute data strategies for large-scale programs ensuring zero-error, on-time delivery for all critical cycles
Build and maintain strategic data partnerships with ES Product Management, IT/DET, and cross-functional ES COEs
Drive the technology operations roadmap for Workday and connected ES systems
Manage and prioritize the HRIS backlog — balancing BAU operational demands with strategic program delivery
Develop scalable processes, intake models, and governance structures that reflect best-in-class program management practices
Own HRIS security strategy, policies, and governance across Workday and connected systems
Lead a team of HRIS security SMEs
Champion privacy-by-design principles across all HRIS systems and employee data handling practices
Partner with audit and compliance teams to maintain and evidence security controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR technology, data strategy, or related fields
Deep Workday expertise — including security administration, EIBs, business process configuration, and system governance
HRIS Security leadership
Technical program management
Data strategy acumen
Cross-functional influence
People leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

time off programs
medical
dental
vision
mental health support
paid parental leave
life and disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program