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 powerful workplace 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.
• Own Workday configuration, design, and maintenance, ensuring data integrity and a seamless user experience.
• Partner closely with HR functional teams to identify needs and deliver innovative HR technology solutions.
• Led or co-led 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 travel to HQ in Denver, CO each quarter and to local JM facilities as needed.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business travel accident coverage.
• Health Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Soft and hard skills training.
• Talent management 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

This role can be based out of the following locations and within a reasonable commute to an international airport:

• Atlanta, GA area
• Dallas, TX area
• Detroit, MI area
• Chicago, IL area

Benefits

• Health benefits including a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental plan, vision plan, wellness program, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a substantial company match.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business travel accident coverage.
• Health Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Soft and hard skills training.
• Talent management programs.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• A real voice in shaping the future of HR technology at Johns Manville.
• Collaboration with engaged HR partners, IT teams, and business leaders who value your expertise.
• A supportive culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• New opportunities to improve processes, enhance the employee experience, and elevate data integrity across the organization.

What You Bring

• 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.