HRIS Specialist (CONTRACT)

• HRIS Specialist - HCM, Compensation, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll and Benefits specialist: 50%
  • Oversee and maintain optimal function of the HR systems, incl. administration, development, maintenance and upgrades to applications, systems and modules.
  • Facilitate the transformation of our HRIS roadmap onto Workday and ServiceNow and additional new HRIS technologies.
  • Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solutions.
  • Design, customize, configure and test HR processes.
  • Proactively identify and propose business process and/or systems enhancements
  • Provide support through reporting and technical expertise for internal/external audits
  • Ensure HRIS system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security and privacy requirements
  • Serve as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert representing company's interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors and service providers.
  • Evaluate new software versions, enhancements and plans for upgrades, assist in review and management of Workday releases, train others, as needed
  • Work with SMEs, technical teams, and business process owners to research and evaluate alternatives, citing evidence in support of and making recommendations
  • Manage and diagnose issues through ticket management and on-call support + Understand the details of Workday system and educate end users on best practices

• HR Data and Reporting:10%
  • Build reports to meet requests of the HR organization, Senior Leadership and Managers, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiencies along the way
  • Proactively apply analytical and research skills to monitor trends and elevate issues
  • Assist on the design, support and coordinate the development of business relevant analytics and processes; includes researching industry best practices, benchmarks and tools to incorporate into analytics practices
  • Support HRBP’s by fielding questions about the HR tools
  • Maintain HR databases, audit data, and propose business process improvements and automation
  • Maintain the organizational management structure to ensure the hierarchy is accurate and reflects up-to-date information for positions, reporting relationships, compensation data, cost centers, EEO reporting, worker’s compensation, Global HR reporting, and alignment.
  • Assist in ensuring data audits, integrity, testing of system changes, report writing/running/scheduling, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities

• Project and Account Management:20%
  • Account management for products that could include HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll and ServiceNow across North America
  • Communicate with internal customers to understand their needs, design compelling solutions, meet project deadlines and prioritize projects
  • Resolve complaints and preventing additional issues by addressing process improvements
  • Work with CoEs to translate business needs into projects, including prioritization, scheduling and resource planning.
  • Identify Industry trends.
  • Act as HR Lead for in-progress HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross-functional dependencies between stakeholders and system optimization post go-live

• Support/Collaboration: 20 %
  • Partner with HR operations, Information Technology, Compensation, Managers, and Global Data Governance teams to manage and improve the HR data quality
  • Work with the team to prioritize work and establish strong partnership with IT to ensure clear governance in how value is delivered to the end users.
  • Support upgrades, testing, and new integrations, and other projects as assigned
  • Participate in quality assurance reviews and quality control monitoring efforts
  • Creates HR documentation for reporting and other HR processes
  • Collaborate with HR/HRIS team members to ensure system usage consistency across regions
  • Support employees and field questions and provide the appropriate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, or Business Administration, or advanced academic specialization in Project Management or System Architecture.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 8+ years experience with HRIS implementations, specifically HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Time Management and Payroll.
• Experience with Workday HCM Suite
• Proven track record leading complex technical HRIS projects utilizing Agile or Waterfall methodologies preferred.
• Prior experience managing Workday products, operating company mergers, or complex multi-entity transitions within a global aerospace, manufacturing, or defense environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Strong HR functional and technical knowledge; experience in Organizational Administration tools/systems preferred; in combination with experience in the support of various other HCM-related modules and functionality

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, problem solving, communication, project management, and leadership skills

• Ability to keep up with innovation and trends in HRIS Administration.

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, as well as see projects through with limited guidance

• Self-motivated with excellent listening skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to provide service and remain focused even during emotionally charged circumstances

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Workday: HCM, Time and Payroll is a plus 

• Dayforce and Business Solver is a plus 

• Familiarity with writing scripts, visual basic, basic coding (HTML)

Travel Required: 

• 5 % Domestic and International

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements may include: Lifting (up to 25lbs),

• Carrying (up to 25lbs),

• Pushing/Pulling (up to 25lbs),

• Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, Travel(5%)

Please note that this position is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) requirements. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations, which generally includes:

• U.S. Citizens
• U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
• Individuals granted asylum in the United States
• Refugees admitted to the United States

Candidates who do not meet these requirements may not be eligible for this role.