Director, HRIS - Workday

We are KBR At KBR, we partner with clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive science, technology and engineering solutions to governments as well as the top tier commercial clients in green hydrogen and green ammonia. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our approximately 37,000 employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis. As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution. About the Role The Director, HRIS (Workday) leads the strategy, governance, and optimization of the organization's HR technology ecosystem, with primary ownership of Workday and related applications. Partnering closely with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders, this role drives technology solutions that support organizational growth, operational excellence, compliance, workforce insights, and employee experience while ensuring effective system governance, integrations, and continuous improvement. Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and support HR technology strategies, systems, and capabilities that will position the company for long-term success while serving critical government and commercial missions around the world. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership & HR Technology Leadership Serve as a strategic partner to HR, Payroll, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Finance, IT, and Security leaders to ensure HR technology solutions support business and workforce objectives. Develop and execute the HR technology strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligning system capabilities with organizational priorities, growth plans, employee experience initiatives, and compliance requirements. Drive innovation and continuous improvement through the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and best practices. Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the HRIS team while fostering a culture of operational excellence and customer service. HR Technology Architecture & Integrations Own the overall HR systems architecture, with accountability for Workday and its ecosystem of integrated applications. Establish and maintain an enterprise integration strategy that enables seamless connectivity between Workday and payroll, benefits, recruiting, learning, identity management, finance, and third-party systems. Partner with IT and Enterprise Architecture teams to develop scalable, secure, and sustainable integration frameworks, standards, and governance. Ensure the reliability, security, performance, and accuracy of HR system integrations and interfaces. HR Technology Portfolio Management Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of HR technology solutions across the enterprise. Assess application effectiveness, utilization, business value, and cost efficiency to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Develop a long-term technology portfolio strategy that simplifies the technology landscape, reduces redundancy, and improves the employee and administrator experience. Establish governance and decision-making processes for technology investments, enhancements, and system retirement planning. Application Governance & Operational Excellence Provide governance and operational oversight for Workday and supporting HR applications, including talent, learning, engagement, and workforce management platforms. Establish support models, service delivery standards, change management practices, and user adoption strategies. Ensure applications remain secure, compliant, properly maintained, and aligned with evolving business needs. Partner with stakeholders and vendors to prioritize enhancements, manage product roadmaps, and maximize return on technology investments. Champion HR data governance, reporting integrity, system compliance, and audit readiness across the HR technology environment. Basic Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive HRIS, HR technology, or enterprise systems experience, including 5+ years of people leadership experience, such as HRIS, Workday, or HR technology teams. Deep expertise administering, optimizing, and governing Workday HCM and related modules. Demonstrated experience leading enter