Workday HRIS Manager

Job Description:

Who We Are:

We’re Cart.com, one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2C, B2B and public sector organizations to unify commerce operations from product discovery to product delivery.

We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth.

Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Cart.com Fast Facts:

• 6,000+ customers worldwide
• 1,200+ employees globally
• Headquartered in Houston, TX with international offices in Mexico and Poland

Our values:

Cart.com is building a company that is committed to living out these 6 core values:

• Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about.
• Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems.
• Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story.
• Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community.
• Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast.
• Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love.

This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in or willing to move to AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV
 

The Role:  

The Workday HRIS Manager is responsible for owning and optimizing Cart.com’s Workday platform, ensuring it effectively supports People Operations processes, data integrity, and business needs at scale. This role sits at the intersection of HR, IT, Payroll, Legal and Finance, driving system improvements, process automation, and reporting capabilities across the employee lifecycle.

As a highly hands-on individual contributor, you will manage Workday configuration, workflows, reporting, and data governance, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience. This role is critical to ensuring People systems are scalable, reliable, and aligned to business growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Own day-to-day administration and ongoing optimization of Workday (HCM, Benefits, US Payroll, and more)
• Configure and maintain workflows, security roles, organizational structures, and business processes – such as employee reviews, goal setting, etc.
• Partner with People Ops, Payroll, Finance, Legal and IT to support system needs and cross-functional processes
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards to support People insights and operational needs
• Ensure data integrity and governance, including audits, validations, and cleanup initiatives
• Troubleshoot system issues and manage enhancements, releases, and updates
• Document system processes, standards, and configurations
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements to reduce manual work
• Support integrations with external systems (payroll, benefits, etc.)
• Partner on audit readiness and compliance requirements related to HR systems

Who You Are:

• A systems-minded operator who enjoys improving workflows and solving technical problems
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy and system integrity
• Collaborative and able to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive and solutions-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

What You’ve Done:

• 4–7 years of experience in Workday administration
• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration (business processes, security, reporting, EIB loads and integration support)
• Experience supporting HR, Payroll, or People Ops processes through systems
• Strong understanding of data structures, reporting, and system workflows
• Experience working cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, and Payroll teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Currently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

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Cart.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.