HRIS Project Specialist (CONTRACT)

About the role

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a HRIS Project Specialist (Contract) to join our Human Resources team. 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve current HRIS systems
• Install, administer, customize, develop, maintain, and upgrade 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 Airbus interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors, and service providers
• 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
• Support HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross-functional dependencies between stakeholders, and system optimization post go-live
• Support/Collaborate with HR/HRIS team members to ensure system usage consistency across countries
• Field questions from employees and provide appropriate guidance or direction
• 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

Requirements

• 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

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
• 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)

Benefits

Domestic and International Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote: 80% Onsite - 20% remote

Travel Required: 5%