HRIS Consultant

About the role

The HRIS Consultant is an essential role in leveraging best-in-class technologies to drive HR’s strategic initiatives. The HRIS Consultant will collaborate with various departments to implement and enhance HRIS processes and functionalities, acting as a liaison between users, management, and vendors on HRIS system issues and projects. This includes system design, configuration, and addressing operational or functional issues.

Responsibilities

• Workday Maintenance and System Support (60%):
  • Serve as subject matter expert for Workday across all modules including Core HCM, Absence, Advanced Compensation, Learning, Payroll, Recruitment, Reporting, Time, and Talent Management.
  • System configuration, updating, and enhancing business processes by partnering with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements while ensuring data quality.
  • Take a consultative approach when working with cross-functional teams to create requirements documents for system changes, with full understanding of impacts.
  • Encourage and empower teams to find solutions, create internal documentation/processes, and provide guidance, support, and knowledge transfer as needed.
  • Manage HCM integrations and make changes when required by the business. Serve as liaison between vendors and/or internal customers to identify requirements and make system changes.
  • Develop, review, and update system documentation in the event of changes or new implementations.
  • Play a key role in managing scheduled Workday Releases, including reviewing new features, facilitating testing, documentation, configuration, and developing communication materials.
  • Develop testing plans and test cases for large implementations.
  • Create dashboards and report templates for various end users, including the HR team and leadership.
  • Oversee Workday system security, including the creation of new roles and security groups as needed. Configure and maintain domain security policies and business process policies in Workday.
  • Build and maintain existing integrations; proficient knowledge of inbound and outbound EIB’s and Cloud Connect integrations.
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures including internal compliance, Code of Conduct, HIPAA, and documentation standards.
  • Support the accuracy and integrity of data by supporting risk and audit activities, security assessments, and access reviews. Ensure data integrity and privacy compliance for domains supported.
  • Serve as a resource for lesser experienced team members, providing informal guidance to solve complex, non-routine problems.
• System Enhancements and Optimization (40%):
  • Collaborate with HR team Functional Leads, HR Leadership, and HR Technology team to understand system end-user needs, evaluate processes, and identify opportunities for automation in all functional areas.
  • Act as a change agent and advocate for Workday, focusing on enhancing manager and employee self-service capabilities to drive system adoption and improve overall efficiency and user experience.
  • Stay updated on Workday releases/functionality, assessing relevance for business needs. Monitor technology trends in HRIS and leverage vendor relationships and user communities to maintain and expand knowledge base.
  • Provide assessment and impact analysis of Workday feature releases.
  • Lead optimization projects to help business users and HR functions realize the full potential of Workday.
  • Assist with the development of the Workday product roadmap, aligning product capabilities with business objectives.
  • Research and recommend improvements to the existing system, prioritize backlog configurations, and recommend new tools or software programs to streamline processes while enhancing the end-user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience.
• 5+ years of directly related work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of consulting experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on Workday experience.
• Workday Pro Certification preferred.
• Experience in system life-cycle phases: requirements, analysis, design, testing, implementation, deployment, and system upgrade.
• In-depth understanding of HR domain and workflows.
• Ability to effectively present technical and functional information in a manner understandable to all levels of the organization.
• Flexible and adaptive to change.
• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and use initiative to solve problems, exercising appropriate judgment.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of a wider team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of reporting tool usage, including the ability to analyze and troubleshoot system issues and provide solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 100% company-paid life and disability coverage.
• 401k options with company match.
• Three weeks PTO by the end of the first year.
• Additional career growth opportunities, including internal promotions and diverse business portfolio options.