HRIS Specialist (CONTRACT)

About the Role

We are seeking an HRIS Specialist with expertise in HCM, Compensation, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll, and Benefits to oversee and maintain the optimal function of our HR systems. This role will play a crucial part in facilitating the transformation of our HRIS roadmap onto Workday, ServiceNow, and other new HRIS technologies.

Responsibilities

• HRIS System Management (50%):
  • Oversee and maintain optimal function of HR systems, including administration, development, maintenance, and upgrades.
  • Facilitate the transformation of the HRIS roadmap onto Workday, ServiceNow, and other technologies.
  • Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide system solutions.
  • Design, customize, configure, and test HR processes.
  • Proactively identify and propose business process and/or systems enhancements.
  • Provide support for internal/external audits through reporting and technical expertise.
  • Ensure HRIS system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security, and privacy requirements.
  • Serve as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert with HRIS suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
  • Evaluate new software versions, enhancements, and upgrade plans; assist in managing Workday releases and training others.
  • Manage and diagnose issues through ticket management and on-call support.
  • Educate end users on Workday best practices.
• HR Data and Reporting (10%):
  • Build reports to meet requests from HR, Senior Leadership, and Managers, identifying automation opportunities.
  • Monitor trends and elevate issues using analytical and research skills.
  • Support the design and development of business-relevant analytics and processes.
  • Field questions about HR tools and maintain HR databases.
  • Audit data, propose process improvements, and maintain organizational management structure.
• Project and Account Management (20%):
  • Manage accounts for HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll, and ServiceNow across North America.
  • Communicate with internal customers, design solutions, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects.
  • Resolve complaints and address process improvements.
  • Translate business needs into projects, including prioritization and resource planning.
  • Identify industry trends.
  • Act as HR Lead for HRIS system implementation, including security administration and post go-live optimization.
• Support/Collaboration (20%):
  • Partner with HR operations, IT, Compensation, Managers, and Global Data Governance teams to improve HR data quality.
  • Support upgrades, testing, integrations, and other projects.
  • Participate in quality assurance reviews and control monitoring efforts.
  • Create HR documentation for reporting and processes.
  • Ensure system usage consistency across regions and support employees with questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or advanced specialization in Project Management or System Architecture (preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 8+ years of experience with HRIS implementations, specifically HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Time Management, and Payroll.
• Experience with Workday HCM Suite.
• Proven track record leading complex technical HRIS projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies (preferred).
• Prior experience managing Workday products, operating company mergers, or complex multi-entity transitions in a global aerospace, manufacturing, or defense environment (preferred).

Skills

• Strong HR functional and technical knowledge.
• Experience with Organizational Administration tools/systems and HCM-related modules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, project management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to keep up with innovation and trends in HRIS Administration.
• Self-motivated with excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation.
• Technical proficiency in Workday (HCM, Time, and Payroll preferred), Dayforce, and Business Solver (preferred).
• Familiarity with scripting, visual basic, and basic coding (HTML).

Additional Requirements

• Travel Required: 5% Domestic and International.
• Physical Requirements: Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 25lbs), sitting, standing, squatting/kneeling, walking, speaking, hearing, vision, manual dexterity.
• ITAR Compliance: Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee).

About SEGULA Technologies: SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group enhancing the competitiveness of major industrial sectors, including automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in over 30 countries and 140 locations, SEGULA prioritizes client relationships and innovation, driven by 15,000 employees. The company manages large-scale projects from initial studies to industrialization and production, committed to gender balance and diversity.