Hris Manager

HR Technology Manager (Workday)

Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid | Brooklyn Park, MN
Location: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (Hybrid - local candidates only)
Employment Type: W2 Contract-to-Hire (6 months, conversion to full-time required)
Compensation (FTE target): $136,000-$154,000 base salary
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work on a W2 basis now and convert to full-time employment (no C2C, no sponsorship)
Relocation: Not available - candidates must already be local to Minnesota

About the Role

Caribou Coffee is undergoing an exciting HR technology transformation as we transition to owning and operating our own Workday platform. The HR Technology Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future-state HR systems that support our growing business.
This role provides strategic ownership and hands-on leadership for Workday HCM and related HR technologies. You'll lead the HR Technology function while actively configuring, optimizing, and governing Workday to ensure reliability, scalability, compliance, and an exceptional user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, roadmap, and governance for Workday HCM and HR technology platforms
• Lead and mentor the HR Technology / HRIS team
• Perform hands-on Workday configuration, including security, business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and reporting
• Manage Workday integrations and vendor relationships
• Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence, IT, Finance, and business leaders
• Support and optimize annual HR cycles (performance, merit, bonus, open enrollment)
• Lead HR reporting, analytics, and workforce insights strategy
• Drive automation, process improvement, and digital HR innovation
• Ensure data integrity, system compliance, and a seamless employee experience

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience
• 3+ years of Workday system administration ownership
• Workday HCM certification(s) in one or more modules (Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Recruiting, Payroll, etc.)
• Strong expertise in:
  • Security groups and role-based access
  • Calculated fields and condition rules
  • Advanced Workday reporting frameworks
• Proven experience managing complex integrations
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide HR processes and transformations
• Strong cross-functional partnership and vendor management skills
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Absorb Learning or other LMS platforms
• Workforce analytics or predictive analytics experience
• Prior involvement in Workday implementations or tenant ownership transitions

Work Environment

• Hybrid role based in Brooklyn Park, MN
• Highly collaborative HR team with strong executive visibility
• Hands-on and strategic leadership role
• Culture focused on continuous improvement, learning, and innovation

Important Notes for Candidates

• This role is W2 contract-to-hire with the expectation of full-time conversion
• Candidates must be local to Minnesota and able to work onsite in a hybrid capacity
• Relocation assistance is not available
• Drug screening required

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.