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Director, HRIS

VNS Health
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, New York, New York
220 East 42nd Street (Show on map)
Jun 27, 2026
Overview VNS Health is seeking a Director, HRIS (Workday) to lead the HR Digital Experience Strategy, with a primary focus on Workday. This role is responsible for shaping how Workday supports HR and enhances the overall employee and manager experience.While IT owns the enterprise-wide Workday platform-including Finance, Payroll, and Procurement-this role will specifically lead the HR Workday strategy and roadmap, ensuring HR priorities are clearly defined, aligned, and executed.This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategy, execution, and team development. What We Provide Referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time offand 9 company holidays Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Employer-matched retirement saving funds Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities What You Will Do: Define and lead the HR-specific Workday strategy and roadmap, aligned to HR and organizational priorities. Serve as a hands-on Workday leader, actively involved in configuration, optimization, and solution design. Drive improvements in the HR digital experience for employees and managers, ensuring Workday is intuitive and effective. Partner closely with IT (who owns the broader enterprise Workday strategy, to align priorities and ensure successful delivery. Lead, mentor, and develop a small HRIS team (2). Partner closely with HR leadership team and HR Centers of Excellence to identify how Workday can best support HR work and people strategy. Manage intake, prioritization, and execution of HR-focused Workday initiatives and enhancements. Continuously evaluate and evolve how Workday supports HR processes, including exploring emerging technologies such as AI. Balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational demands. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree required Work Experience: 10+ years of progressive HRIS/HR technology experience required Workday experience (Core HCM required) required Deep, hands-on experience with Workday (Core HCM required) Proven experience leading HRIS or Workday-focused teams, ideally in a player-coach capacity Strong understanding of HR processes and how they translate into Workday solutions Experience working in a shared ownership model with IT Ability to think strategically while remaining close to execution Strong prioritization and stakeholder management skills Curiosity and interest in modernizing HR technology, including AI Pay Range USD $154,400.00 - USD $205,800.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.