Senior HRIS Analyst

Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship.

We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview.

Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters.

This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move.

Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture.

If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking.

We’re looking for a HRIS Business Partner to join our People team and serve as the go-to expert for Workday and other HR technologies. As the primary executor in our HR systems space, you’ll own the configuration, optimization, and daily operation of our tech stack. This role is perfect for a builder who thrives on problem-solving, loves automation, and wants to shape how our systems support a world-class employee experience. You'll play a critical role in scaling our processes as BetterUp continues to grow.

What you’ll do:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday and other HR related tools, including workflows, security roles, and permissions

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle transactions and integrations across Workday and connected systems

• Own access controls, role-based permissions, and audit logging to ensure security and compliance

• Partner with IT and HR Ops to troubleshoot issues and implement system enhancements

• Lead the adoption of AI-powered tools and automation to improve workflow efficiency and reduce manual tasks

• Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation of system configuration, workflows, and change management processes

• Collaborate with Total Rewards, Talent, and HR Ops teams to enhance reporting, workflows, and employee-facing tools

• Support SOX controls and compliance through structured tracking and documentation

If you have some or all of the following, please apply:

• 4–6 years of experience in HR systems, with advanced Workday configuration and troubleshooting expertise

• Deep understanding of lifecycle processing, access management, and data integrations across tools like Pequity, Ashby, Pave, Carta, and Zendesk

• Comfortable working as the primary technical IC for HR systems in a fast-paced, high-growth company

• Strong project execution skills with the ability to manage tickets and enhancements with minimal oversight

• Systems thinker with a builder mindset — proactive, curious, and motivated to automate and improve

• Bonus: Experience with AI tools, HR automation platforms, or chatbots

• You thrive in evolving environments and love creating structure where there isn’t any yet

Benefits:

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community.

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member

• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible paid time off

• Per year:

  • All federal/statutory holidays observed

  • 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)

  • 5 Volunteer Days to give back

  • Learning and Development stipend

  • Company wide Summer & Winter breaks

• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp

• 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future.

The base salary range for this role is $123,000 - 194,000.

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