HRIS Project Specialist (CONTRACT)

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a HRIS Project Specialist (Contract) to join the Human Resources team. This role supports the HR business strategy and initiatives by maintaining and evolving current HRIS systems in preparation for the transition to Workday.

About the Team

Working in the Human Resources department, the team supports Airbus’ greatest assets: its employees. The team collaborates cross-departmentally and with global counterparts to positively impact all aspects of the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• HRIS Maintenance and Improvement Projects (50%)
  • Contribute to maintaining 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, implementing 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 Airbus interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
• Project and Account Management (30%)
  • Participate in 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 solutions, meet project deadlines, and prioritize projects.
  • Resolve complaints and address process improvements to prevent additional issues.
  • Work with Centers of Excellence (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, 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 by fielding questions and providing appropriate guidance or direction.
  • Support HR Business Partners (HRBPs) by addressing questions about HR tools.
  • Manage permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations for users.
  • Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to users of all HR systems.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Strong HR functional and technical knowledge; experience in Organizational Administration tools/systems preferred, combined with experience supporting various HCM-related modules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, prioritization, problem-solving, 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 and see projects through with limited guidance.
• Self-motivated with excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to remain focused during emotionally charged circumstances.
• Technical proficiency in Workday (HCM, Time, and Payroll is a plus), Dayforce, and Business Solver.
• Familiarity with writing scripts, Visual Basic, and basic coding (HTML).

Schedule

• 80% onsite, 20% remote.
• Travel required: 5% (domestic and international).

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Carrying (up to 25 lbs).
• Pushing/Pulling (up to 25 lbs).
• Sitting, standing, squatting/kneeling, walking.
• Speaking, hearing, vision, manual dexterity.

This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.