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Herndon, VA
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a HRIS Project Specialist, in Herndon, VA. Job ID#218397
Job Description:
The HRIS Project Specialist supports the HR business strategy and initiatives by maintaining and evolving our current HRIS systems preparing them for the evolution to Workday. A key responsibility will be partnering with HR, IM/IT, Finance and various stakeholders from the business to ensure HR technology delivers value and a high impact employee experience. The HR Specialist will participate in various projects and initiatives applying technology implementation skills, experience and expertise, and will analyze the efficiency of our HR systems, gathering user data and monitoring performance metrics.
Your Challenges:
HRIS maintenance and improvement projects : 50%
Contribute to maintaining optimally functioning HR systems, which may include 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 to address company needs
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 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.
Support HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross-functional dependencies between stakeholders and system optimization post go-live
Support/Collaboration: 20 %
Creates 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 and provide the appropriate guidance or direction to the employee
Support HRBP's 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
Your Boarding Pass:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management or equivalent required
5+ years experience supporting HRIS & implementations in HCM and Payroll systems such as Workday and/or Dayforce.
Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce is a highly preferred
2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or human resources support role
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
Benefits offered to 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 DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Job Description:
The HRIS Project Specialist supports the HR business strategy and initiatives by maintaining and evolving our current HRIS systems preparing them for the evolution to Workday. A key responsibility will be partnering with HR, IM/IT, Finance and various stakeholders from the business to ensure HR technology delivers value and a high impact employee experience. The HR Specialist will participate in various projects and initiatives applying technology implementation skills, experience and expertise, and will analyze the efficiency of our HR systems, gathering user data and monitoring performance metrics.
Your Challenges:
HRIS maintenance and improvement projects : 50%
Contribute to maintaining optimally functioning HR systems, which may include 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 to address company needs
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 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.
Support HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross-functional dependencies between stakeholders and system optimization post go-live
Support/Collaboration: 20 %
Creates 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 and provide the appropriate guidance or direction to the employee
Support HRBP's 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
Your Boarding Pass:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management or equivalent required
5+ years experience supporting HRIS & implementations in HCM and Payroll systems such as Workday and/or Dayforce.
Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce is a highly preferred
2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or human resources support role
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
Benefits offered to 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 DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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