Manager, HR Technology Platforms

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $138,000 - $157,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.

The Manager, HR Technology Platforms is responsible for the technical execution, reliability, and evolution of our Workday ecosystem and legacy HR systems. This role leads the Workday engineering lifecycle—including configuration, automation, integrations, and data flows—and partners closely with HR Product, IT, and security stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant solutions. In parallel, the role manages ongoing support and eventual decommissioning of legacy HR applications. The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with cross-functional collaboration skills and thrives in a fast-paced, highly integrated enterprise environment.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Workday Engineering & Enhancement Lifecycle
  • Partner with HR Product Owners to define and evolve the long-term Workday roadmap.
  • Identify, prioritize, and scope opportunities for configuration, automation, and integration that improve associate experience and operational efficiency.
  • Identify risks and dependencies in systems and/or operations and collaborate with stakeholders to design a path forward
  • Assist with the build and deployment of Workday enhancements in collaboration with functional and technical stakeholders.
  • Monitor and own the performance, reliability, and lifecycle of integrations between Workday and internal or external systems.
  • Manage or coordinate recurring large-scale data loads and extracts to/from Workday, ensuring accuracy, timing, and compliance with data policies.
• Technical Project Execution
  • Develop and maintain scalable, repeatable engineering practices for Workday enhancement delivery.
  • Collaborate with the Workday HCM Admin team to ensure consistent architecture and secure design patterns.
  • Ensure all engineering changes are well-documented, tested, and compliant with audit and security standards.
• Collaboration & Alignment
  • Serve as the key liaison between the HR Technology function and the broader enterprise Digital & Technology team.
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts involving Information Security, Data & Analytics, Solutions Delivery, and Corporate IT.
  • Support change management efforts by ensuring transparency and technical clarity on engineering-related changes.
  • Maintain awareness of technology trends, industry standards, and their impacts to HR systems
• Legacy HR Technology Portfolio
  • Manage a team of contractors and managed service providers to oversee the temporary maintenance and operational stability of legacy HR applications, including PeopleSoft HR, Lotus Notes, and SharePoint-based tools.
  • Lead planning and execution of decommissioning activities for these obsolete systems over the next 18 months, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and minimal disruption to business.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• 5+ years of experience in HRIS or IT application delivery, ideally with Workday
• Proven ability to lead system enhancements and automation in a structured environment.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems architecture, technical project delivery, and HR data models.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, PMO, InfoSec, and Technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Workday Extend and Studio
• Familiarity with agile methodologies or product operating models in HR or technology
• Ability to interpret business needs and translate them into technical solutions

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities. 

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: 

• Incentive bonus program
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!