Definition

HRIS Manager

Applied Compute

Applied Compute

People & HR
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026

Location

Sunnyvale

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Business Functions

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled individual contributor to lead the administration, configuration, and optimization of our entire People tech stack. This role will act as a subject matter expert and strategic partner across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure all HR systems support organizational goals, enhance employee experience, drive operational efficiency, and deliver scalable solutions.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Own our People tech stack across our HRIS, performance management, learning and development and other HR systems

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions

  • Manage modules in the Workday system including Core HCM, Onboarding, Absence, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Payroll

  • Lead and execute the design, implementation, integrations and maintenance of Workday functionality, business processes, workflows, and reporting

  • Identify and implement all HR system upgrades, fixes, and new releases

  • Lead end-to-end testing efforts for system changes and develop and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts in partnership with stakeholders

  • Manage all HR systems-related projects, including module rollouts, system integrations, and business process redesign

  • Develop user guides, training materials, and conduct user training sessions for HR systems

  • Establish best practices for system governance, security, and compliance; maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local HR regulations and conducting audits and data privacy initiatives (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, etc.)

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 5-7+ years of hands-on experience across the HR tech stack, including configuring Workday, day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, system enhancements, and integrations

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills and ability to influence across all levels

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of HR compliance and regulations

  • Experience with Greenhouse, Google Apps, Slack, Carta, JIRA, PAVE, OKTA

  • Experience with Workday talent management and advanced compensation

  • Experience with Workday studio integrations

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $152,000 - $181,000 USD annually.