HRIS Specialist
About Strava
Strava is the app for active people. With over 180 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count. Start your journey with Strava today.
Our mission is simple: to motivate people to live their best active lives. We believe in the power of movement to connect and drive people forward.
We’re looking for an experienced Workday enthusiast to serve as a partner and right hand to our Senior HRIS Analyst in configuring our robust People Systems. In this role you can play a critical part in supporting our high performing, people-oriented workplace. You will work closely with our People team leaders, our People business partners, our Talent team, and with teammates at all levels across Strava. Specifically, you will be a key player in our Workday, HR Systems and people operations processes.
Help shape how Strava’s team and culture grows as we approach our next inflection point. As a member of the People team and reporting to the Senior HRIS Analyst, you will help carry our truly “people-first” culture and continually improve our employee experience via contributing to our People processes, programs and projects. We are passionate about supporting each of our teammates by building equitable and inclusive policies, programs, and practices. It is important that our HRIS Specialist share similar passions and is committed to helping incorporate these strategies and policies into Strava's culture and processes over time.
We’re a fast-growing, global company with 700+ employees and 10+ offices around the world. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, connection, and high standards. If you’re passionate about creating a world connected through movement—and building a healthy, high-performing team—this is your opportunity.
We follow a flexible hybrid model that generally translates to more than half your time on-site in our San Francisco office— three days per week.
What You'll Do:
HRIS Support: Serve as Workday primary point-of-contact for day-to-day support and administration to ensure consistent, high-quality business operations
Provide functional support and SME guidance to team members for various Workday modules including but not limited to HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, and Absence
Support and testing for Workday system updates or upgrades
Configure and maintain Workday business processes, security, reports, and dashboards
Assist in end-to-end Workday projects including module implementations, integrations, and process redesigns while managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
Identify system gaps and deficiencies, and if applicable, suggest best practices or process improvements to help fill those gaps
Resolve data discrepancies and conduct frequent audits to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy.
People Operations: Partner with our HR team and other internal stakeholders to help them define solutions using Workday
People Teammate: Stay closely connected and aligned with our broader People team; contributing as an integral member of the People team, participating in weekly meetings and social events when and where able.
Build relationships and trust with our teammates to be their support system and ensure they feel connected to the broader team
Employee Engagement: Work closely with the entire People team on company culture, our programs and people-approach that blend data insights with care and empathy
What You'll Bring to the Team:
3+ years of experience in HR/HRIS/Systems systems with strong knowledge and at least 2+ years experience operating Workday
Highly organized, excellent facilitator and listener with a balanced and thoughtful approach, who is adept at building trust with others
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to set clear expectations with stakeholders and escalate issues as needed
High attention to detail and sense of urgency
Highly accountable and organizationally minded individual who is skilled at process and project management, and who can carry many simultaneous initiatives forward and prioritize fluidly as needs change
Possesses and demonstrates a growth mindset, the desire to learn and continually improve, and to help others do the same
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Why Join Us?
Movement brings us together. At Strava, we’re building the world’s largest community of active people, helping them stay motivated and achieve their goals.
Our global team is passionate about making movement fun, meaningful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you’re shaping the technology, growing our community, or driving innovation, your work at Strava makes an impact.
When you join Strava, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a movement. If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and drive, let’s build something incredible together.
Strava builds software that makes the best part of our athletes’ days even better. Just as we’re deeply committed to unlocking their potential, we’re dedicated to providing a world-class, inclusive workplace where our employees can grow and thrive, too. We’re backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, Madrone Partners and Jackson Square Ventures, and we’re expanding in order to exceed the needs of our growing community of global athletes. Our culture reflects our community. We are continuously striving to hire and engage teammates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because we know we are a stronger team together.
Strava is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Strava, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.