Sr. Manager, HRIS

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™. Global Reach with a Local Touch 140+ years serving healthcare Over 14,000 teammates worldwide Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland 40+ distribution centers Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings 1,000 branded medical product suppliers 4,000 healthcare partners served POSITION SUMMARY Owens & Minor is looking for an experienced Senior Manager – HRIS to lead and drive enterprise-wide HR technology strategy, transformation, and optimization initiatives. This role requires a strategic leader who can also operate hands-on when needed to execute complex HRIS transformation programs, particularly across Workday environments, as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the business ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Lead the HRIS function, including strategy, roadmap, governance, and delivery. Drive large-scale HR transformation initiatives across SAP HCM and Workday platforms. Act as a functional and technical subject matter expert in multi-ERP HR ecosystems. Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders to align HR technology with organizational goals. Oversee system implementation, upgrades, integrations, data migration, and process optimization. Ensure data integrity, compliance, security, and reporting accuracy. Manage vendors, system integrators, and third-party consultants. Develop and mentor a high-performing HRIS team. Provide hands-on execution support during critical project phases (design workshops, configuration validation, UAT, cutover, hypercare). Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across HR processes. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the functional team. Actively manage team workload, task prioritization, and project allocation. Mentor and grow the Workday team while keeping them engaged and focused on the Workday project goals. Provide effective support and leadership to HR Technology team. Through partnership and collaboration with HR COEs, collaborate on organizational wide change management initiatives, programs, and large-scale cross-functional initiatives. Contribute to strategic enhancements and improve user experiences by driving best practices related to data integrity and processes. Act as a thought leadership partner and subject matter expert for HR Technology projects and initiatives. Act as lead and SME for acquisitions; this includes data gathering, mapping, configuration, testing, deployment, etc. SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs additional duties as directed. Required knowledge & experience Intellectually curious. You have strong analytical skills, proven experience, understanding and effectively implementing Workday integrations across all Workday modules. Ambitious, creative, radical collaborator, and active listener. You enjoy building things and continually strive to do things better than the status quo. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong hands-on experience Workday (Core HCM, Reporting; Compensation/Payroll/Talent modules preferred) Proven experience leading full-cycle HRIS implementations and transformation programs. Strong understanding of HR operations, global HR processes, and compliance frameworks. Experience managing multi-country HRIS landscapes. Ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Qualifications EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, or equivalent experience Strong functional and technical experience in two or more of the following modules within the Workday HCM Suite: HCM Core, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, and Talent & Performance 15+ years of experience in Workday and People technology Applications with experience working on large Workday initiatives and managing teams. 10+ years of HRIS leadership experience. Advanced knowledge of Excel, including Pivot Tables, Macros, V-Look-Up, etc. Preferred Qualifications Experience in global transformation programs. Exposure to HR analytics and reporting frameworks. Experience in change management initiatives. SAP or Workday certifications (preferred but not mandatory). Leadership Profile Strategic thinker with execution capability. Influential communicator and collaborative leader. Comfortable operating in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.