Nick Graham
About Nick Graham
Nick Graham serves as the HRIS Manager (Workday) at Wayne-Sanderson Farms, where he has worked since 2023. He holds dual master's degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and HR Management from Appalachian State University and has extensive experience in HRIS roles across various organizations.
Work at Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Nick Graham has been serving as the HRIS Manager (Workday) at Wayne-Sanderson Farms since 2023. In this role, he manages the master data for a workforce exceeding 26,000 employees across eight states and 14 unions. He oversees the migration of 16,500 new workers from a legacy UKG system into the current Workday tenant. Additionally, he is responsible for managing over 79 Workday integrations with more than 20 vendors, ensuring the integrity of the Workday system through regular audits and performance health checks.
Education and Expertise
Nick Graham holds a Master of Arts degree in Dual degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and HR Management from Appalachian State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in human resources information systems, particularly in Workday applications.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position, Nick Graham held various roles in human resources and HRIS management. He worked as an HRIS Architect (Workday) at Wayne Farms for four months in 2022. His experience includes serving as Senior Director of Human Resources at AmerisourceBergen from 2005 to 2010, and as Senior Application Manager at Change Healthcare from 2021 to 2022. He has also held positions at Avanos Medical, Kimberly-Clark, and Halyard Health, focusing on Workday and HRIS leadership.
Achievements in HRIS Management
In his role, Nick Graham collaborates with external support resources such as Workday, Alight, OSV, InTegrum, and Planet Technology to enhance the return on investment for administrative automation of HR tasks. He manages all vendor support relationships, including Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work. Additionally, he serves as a board member of the South East Regional User Group for Workday, contributing to a network focused on user collaboration and resource sharing.