Senior Workday HRIS Specialist

About SiFive As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in the world. SiFive's unrivaled compute platforms are continuing to enable leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits. At SiFive, we are always excited to connect with talented individuals, who are just as passionate about driving innovation and changing the world as we are. Our constant innovation and ongoing success is down to our amazing teams of incredibly talented people, who collaborate and support each other to come up with truly groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Solutions that will have a huge impact on people's lives; making the world a better place, one processor at a time. Are you ready? To learn more about SiFive's phenomenal success and to see why we have won the GSA's prestigious Most Respected Private Company Award (for the fourth time!), check out our website and Glassdoor pages.

Job Description

The Role

The Senior Workday HRIS Specialist will serve as a hands-on Workday configuration subject-matter expert, owning the design, configuration, enhancement and ongoing optimization of Workday across Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, Benefits, and related HCM capabilities. This role will translate HR and business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders, and ensure that changes are secure, well-tested, well-documented, and aligned with SiFive's operating needs. The ideal candidate brings deep HRIS experience, strong Workday configuration expertise and the judgment to distinguish when to configure, integrate, report or improve a business process.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday configuration across Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, Benefits, and related HCM areas, including business processes, workflows, condition rules, security roles and domains, approvals, calculated fields, eligibility rules, and compensation structures.
• Partner with HR subject-matter experts, technical teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize work, evaluate options, and translate business needs into scalable solutions while balancing standard functionality with appropriate customization.
• Design and maintain reports, dashboards, analytics, mass operations, and data definitions that support HR operations, decision-making, and data quality.
• Own the lifecycle of Workday enhancements and releases from intake and design through configuration, unit and user acceptance testing, regression testing, deployment, communications, and post-production validation.
• Support integrations, EIBs, inbound and outbound data flows, reporting tools, and vendor connections; troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate timely resolution of production problems.
• Maintain configuration documentation, process maps, test scripts, governance standards, and audit-ready records, with appropriate attention to privacy, security, and accuracy.
• Support global HR operations across countries, legal entities, currencies, and regulatory environments, and lead opportunities to simplify, automate, and optimize Workday processes.
• Monitor system performance and user experience and provide clear guidance and support to HR partners and end users.
• Report to the leader responsible for HRIS and HR Operations, with regular partnership across HR Centers of Excellence, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leadership.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of progressive HRIS experience, including substantial hands‑on Workday configuration experience.
• Deep experience configuring Workday Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, and Benefits, with an understanding of how the modules and business processes connect.
• Ability to translate internal HR requirements into practical Workday solutions and partner effectively with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Pay & Benefits

Consistent with SiFive values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience. For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

Base Pay Range In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity. In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more!

Additional Information

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in United States of America. Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.

SiFive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations. California residents: please see our job candidate notice for more information on how we handle your personal information and your privacy rights: Privacy Policy Document.

Championed by leaders who chose to make a real difference, SiFive led the RISC-V revolution-creating a tremendous wave with the strength to remove economic hurdles and create opportunities for all. Now that we've made history, you have the opportunity to write the future. If you love to be challenged, you can join the best of the best and get rewarded for doing something that truly matters.