HRIS/Payroll Project Manager
Summary
This is a contract role with the potential to transition into a full time position. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our global HR landscape by leading the development, implementing, and execution of our new HRIS system. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's future while working in a flexible hybrid or remote environment (ideally located in Connecticut).
 
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all integrations, security, and workflow configuration, testing system changes, set up for
report writing and analytics, system and process training and materials, customization,
development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules.
• Maintain documentation and understand business needs from each area of the business,
carefully considering potential downstream impacts to each function.
• Ensure the integrity of all employee data is maintained for compliance, recordkeeping, and
reporting.
• Maximize existing systems to support business needs.
• Technical support, troubleshooting and guidance to HR team.
• Creation of custom reporting to meet requirements of management and staff as applicable.
• Create and maintain process documents and training materials for all systems in collaboration
with L&D.
• Continuous learning on new system enhancements / lead and proactively communicating to
those applicable on any new updates from the update releases.
• Maintain / foster relationships with system vendor or outside sources to enhance system
knowledge, networking in the community.
• Hold vendor(s) accountable to stay on course for any upgrades or integrations – project manage
from kickoff to milestones to close out.
• Regular audits, troubleshooting, and system testing to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Analyze and improve HR processes, workflows, and system capabilities aligning with strategic
initiatives and business objectives.
• In partnership with L&D provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to HR and other
users on system features and functionalities.
• Support change management activities from user acceptance to new module launches and/or
system upgrades.
• Uphold data privacy and security policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Work closely with our Payroll & Finance team, IT, and HR for system integrations,
communication, and training.
 
Qualifications and Experience
• At least 3-5 years of database management and HRIS experience with a minimum of 3 years
working in HR.
• Strong analytical ability, advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong understanding of downstream impacts when making any changes, adjustments or making
recommendations.
• Familiarity with HR policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and
goals.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Data-driven with a focus on technology to deliver results.
• Confidential.
• Excellent people skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional service and quality, exceeding client expectations.
• Proactive in seeking innovative ways to streamline processes.
• Ability to effectively follow up with key stakeholders to meet project deliverables.
 
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resource