HRIS Specialist

About the role

Johns Manville is a global leader in premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, serving industries including building products, aerospace, automotive, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing, and wind energy. We are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family and committed to fostering a positive and empowering work environment where employees and customers thrive.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted Workday expert and strategic partner, supporting the design, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of key HCM modules.
• Partner closely with HR functional teams to identify needs and deliver innovative HR technology solutions.
• Lead or co-lead HR technology implementations and upgrades, collaborating with leaders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and help HR teams reimagine what’s possible through better technology.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, guiding vendors and stakeholders through implementation.
• Serve as the critical liaison between HR and IT, supporting testing, defect resolution, and execution of enhancements.
• Create end-user documentation and training, helping employees and HR teams get the most out of Workday.
• Perform regular audits and data integrity checks to maintain clean, reliable HR data.
• Support Workday integrations, partnering with payroll and other internal teams.
• Generate and optimize ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics to empower data-driven decision-making.
• Troubleshoot system or data issues, identify root causes, and own solutions end-to-end.
• Help standardize HR processes and define best practices across the organization.
• Maintain and update Workday business processes, workflows, and rules.
• Perform other related duties that contribute to a high-performing HR systems ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience, including HRIS or IT systems support experience, including supporting third-party vendors and recommending system enhancements.
• Workday configuration experience is preferred.
• Strong reporting skills and familiarity with various reporting tools.
• Understanding of Workday integrations and interface management.
• Experience partnering with Payroll teams.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into system design.
• Solid understanding of controls, audits, and data governance.
• Strong project management skills, including UAT, validation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Passionate about leveraging Workday to make HR smarter, more efficient, and more connected.
• Thrives on collaboration, process optimization, and building strong partnerships across HR and the business.
• Willingness to work in a supportive culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Every day presents a new opportunity to improve processes, enhance the employee experience, and elevate data integrity across the organization.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Workday modules such as Core HR, Learning, Absence, Talent, Advanced Compensation, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave.
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business travel accident coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
• Vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program.
• Soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $83,600.00 - $115,000.00 annually. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Schedule

Travel to HQ in Denver, CO each quarter then to local JM facilities that are within drivable distance every so often to build relationships and better understand the business functions.