Senior HRIS Specialist – Contract

Airbus

. Support North America HR business strategy and initiatives .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $50 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HRIS implementations, particularly with Workday HCM and ServiceNow, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Capable of analyzing complex business processes and providing effective system solutions, alongside strong project management and communication skills.

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Workday HCM Suite ExperienceHRIS Implementation ExpertiseProject Management ProficiencyStrong Interpersonal SkillsData Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

HRIS ImplementationHCM Lifecycle ProcessBenefits ManagementCompensation ManagementTime ManagementPayroll ProcessingData AnalysisSystem ConfigurationReport WritingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership SkillsCustomer Service OrientationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayDayforceServiceNowGoogle WorkspaceProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

HR Business StrategyData SecurityPrivacy RequirementsAudit SupportEmployee Shared Service Center

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support North America HR business strategy and initiatives
Implement Workday HCM capabilities across Benefits, Compensation, Absence Management, Time Management and Payroll
Maintain and evolve current HRIS systems and lead transition to new technology and operating models
Influence business and technology design decisions as subject matter expert
Partner with external vendors and HR, Information Management, and Legal teams
Ensure system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security, privacy requirements and local constraints
Oversee administration, development, maintenance and upgrades of HR applications, systems and modules
Transform the HRIS roadmap onto Workday, ServiceNow and other HRIS technologies
Analyze complex business process requirements and provide system solutions
Design, customize, configure and test HR processes
Identify and propose business process and systems enhancements
Support internal and external audits through reporting and technical expertise
Evaluate software versions and enhancements; assist with Workday releases and train users
Research alternatives and make recommendations with SMEs, technical teams and process owners
Manage and diagnose issues through ticket management and on-call support
Educate end users on Workday best practices
Build HR reports and analytics, identifying automation and efficiency opportunities
Monitor trends, elevate issues and support HR-relevant analytics and processes
Support HR business partners with HR tools questions
Maintain HR databases, audit data and propose process improvements and automation
Maintain organizational management structures and accurate hierarchy, position, reporting, compensation, cost center and EEO data
Perform data audits, system-change testing, report writing, scheduling and data-flow analysis
Manage HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll and ServiceNow products across North America
Understand internal customer needs, design solutions, meet deadlines and prioritize projects
Resolve complaints and address process improvements
Translate business needs into projects with prioritization, scheduling and resource planning
Act as HR lead for HRIS implementations, including security administration, stakeholder dependencies and post-go-live optimization
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 and quality control monitoring
Create HR documentation
Collaborate across HR/HRIS teams to ensure consistent system usage across regions
Support employees and answer questions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management or equivalent (required)
15 years of relevant work experience
10+ years experience with HRIS implementations, specifically HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Time Management and Payroll
Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce
Extensive full HCM lifecycle process experience including Employee Shared Service Center, HR Master Data, payroll, compensation, absence management, time management and benefits disciplines
Authorized to Work in the US
Strong HR functional and technical knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, project management, and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and see projects through with limited guidance
Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, determine appropriate solutions and resolve sensitive problems
Demonstrated customer service orientation
Excellent time management skills and independent judgment
Strong team player skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals
Proficiency with HRIS systems: Workday and/or Dayforce
Proficiency with ServiceNow
Proficiency with project management tools
Proficiency with Google Workspace
5% domestic and international travel
Preferred certifications: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR
Ability to perform physical requirements including lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Short and Long-term Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off including paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria
Relocation assistance for qualified positions
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package