HRIS Project Specialist

About the role

Drive the Future of HR Technology in Aerospace as an HRIS Project Specialist! Transform the Employee Experience Through Innovation, Technology, and Impact
Location: Herndon, VA
Pay Range: $40.00 - $46.00 /hour
Schedule: 1st shift

Responsibilities

• Maintain, enhance, and optimize HRIS and HRMS platforms to ensure peak performance and reliability.
• Support system administration, configuration, upgrades, and customization efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, and system functionality.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Data Privacy teams to implement innovative technology solutions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, data privacy standards, and security requirements.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and strategic liaison with HR technology vendors and service providers.
• Analyze system effectiveness through user feedback, data analysis, and performance metrics.
• Support Workday implementation initiatives across Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll, and ServiceNow.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and prioritize project deliverables.
• Coordinate project timelines, resources, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Translate business needs into scalable HR technology solutions.
• Assist with post-implementation optimization and continuous improvement activities.
• Address system challenges and identify process improvements that enhance user satisfaction.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance for HR system users.
• Manage user permissions, security access, and system configurations.
• Create and maintain HR process documentation and reporting guides.
• Support HR Business Partners and employees with HR technology questions and requests.
• Collaborate with HR and HRIS teams to promote consistency and best practices across multiple locations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while supporting diverse employee needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting HRIS platforms and implementing HCM and Payroll systems.
• Experience working with enterprise HR technology solutions.
• 2+ years of experience in customer service, administration, HR support, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, HRIS administration, and HCM systems.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday HCM Suite, especially HCM, Time Management, and Payroll.
• Experience with Dayforce, Business Solver, or similar HR platforms.
• Participation in Workday implementation or transformation projects.
• Knowledge of Organizational Administration tools and related HR technologies.
• Familiarity with workflow automation, scripting, HTML, Visual Basic, or basic coding concepts.
• Experience supporting global or multi-site HR operations.