HRIS Specialist

About the role

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. We are a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted Workday expert and strategic partner, supporting the design, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of key HCM modules such as Core HR, Learning, Absence, Talent, Advanced Compensation, and more.
• 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-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, that would include 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.
• Prior 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.
• Willing to travel to HQ in Denver, CO each quarter and to local JM facilities that are within drivable distance to build relationships and better understand the business functions.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Health benefits including a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program, and critical illness insurance.
• A 401(k) plan with a sizeable company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
• Tax-saving accounts like health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
• Vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program.

Pay

The pay range for this position 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 position 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.

Travel

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.