HRIS Project Specialist

HRIS Project Specialist

Location:

Herndon, VA

• HRIS maintenance and improvement projects (50%)
  • Maintain optimally functioning HR systems, including installation, administration, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules.
  • Proactively identify and propose HRIS and HRMS improvements and implement upgrades based on organizational needs.
  • Partner with HR, IM/IT, and Data Privacy offices to develop and integrate workflows and automation features.
  • Ensure HRIS system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security and privacy requirements.
  • Serve as a strategic partner and subject‑matter expert representing interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
• Project and account management (30%)
  • Member of implementation teams for Workday Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll, and Service Now across North America.
  • Communicate with internal customers to understand their needs, design compelling solutions, meet project deadlines, and prioritize projects.
  • Resolve complaints and prevent additional issues by addressing process improvements.
  • Work with Centers of Excellence to translate business needs into projects, including prioritization, scheduling, and resource planning.
  • Support HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross‑functional dependencies between stakeholders, and system optimization post go‑live.
• Support and collaboration (20%)
  • Create HR documentation for reporting and other HR processes.
  • Collaborate with HR/HRIS team members to ensure system usage consistency across countries.
  • Support employees and field questions, providing the appropriate guidance or direction.
  • Support HR Business Partners by fielding questions about the HR tools.
  • Manage permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for system users.
  • Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to users of all HR systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources Management, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience supporting HRIS and implementations in HCM and payroll systems such as Workday and/or Dayforce.
• Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce is highly preferred.
• 2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or human resources support role.
• Strong HR functional and technical knowledge, with experience supporting various HCM‐related modules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, prioritization, problem‑solving, communication, project management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to stay current with innovation and trends in HRIS administration.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated with excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation, able to remain focused in emotionally charged circumstances.
• Technical proficiency:
  Workday HCM, Time and Payroll;
  Dayforce and Business Solver; familiarity with scripts, Visual Basic, and basic coding (HTML).
• Travel: 5% domestic and international.

Benefits offered vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short‑term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations).

Minimum security clearance:
None

Military‐connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled