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Drive the Future of HR Technology in Aerospace as an HRIS Project Specialist! Transform the Employee Experience Through Innovation, Technology, and Impact
Location: Herndon, VA | Pay Range: $43.00 - $46.00 /hour| Schedule: 1st shift
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to find a talented HRIS Project Specialist who is passionate about leveraging technology to improve how people work, connect, and grow.
In this high-impact role, you'll help shape the future of Human Resources technology by supporting and enhancing enterprise HR systems while contributing to a major transformation toward Workday. Working alongside HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders, you'll play a critical role in delivering innovative solutions that improve employee experiences, streamline processes, and support organizational success across North America.
If you're a collaborative problem-solver with HRIS expertise and a passion for technology-driven change, this opportunity is for you.
What You'll Do
As an HRIS Project Specialist, you'll serve as a key contributor to HR technology initiatives, system enhancements, and large-scale implementation projects that support thousands of employees.
HRIS Maintenance & Continuous Improvement (50%)
Required Qualifications
If you're excited about improving employee experiences, driving HR innovation, and helping shape the future of workforce technology in the aerospace industry, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as an HRIS Project Specialist—where technology, people, and innovation come together to create extraordinary results.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Pay Details: $43.00 to $46.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
Requirements
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Location: Herndon, VA | Pay Range: $43.00 - $46.00 /hour| Schedule: 1st shift
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to find a talented HRIS Project Specialist who is passionate about leveraging technology to improve how people work, connect, and grow.
In this high-impact role, you'll help shape the future of Human Resources technology by supporting and enhancing enterprise HR systems while contributing to a major transformation toward Workday. Working alongside HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders, you'll play a critical role in delivering innovative solutions that improve employee experiences, streamline processes, and support organizational success across North America.
If you're a collaborative problem-solver with HRIS expertise and a passion for technology-driven change, this opportunity is for you.
What You'll Do
As an HRIS Project Specialist, you'll serve as a key contributor to HR technology initiatives, system enhancements, and large-scale implementation projects that support thousands of employees.
HRIS Maintenance & Continuous Improvement (50%)
- Maintain, enhance, and optimize HRIS and HRMS platforms to ensure peak performance and reliability.
- Support system administration, configuration, upgrades, and customization efforts.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, and system functionality.
- Partner with HR, IT, and Data Privacy teams to implement innovative technology solutions.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, data privacy standards, and security requirements.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert and strategic liaison with HR technology vendors and service providers.
- Analyze system effectiveness through user feedback, data analysis, and performance metrics.
- Support Workday implementation initiatives across Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll, and ServiceNow.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and prioritize project deliverables.
- Coordinate project timelines, resources, and cross-functional dependencies.
- Translate business needs into scalable HR technology solutions.
- Assist with post-implementation optimization and continuous improvement activities.
- Address system challenges and identify process improvements that enhance user satisfaction.
- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance for HR system users.
- Manage user permissions, security access, and system configurations.
- Create and maintain HR process documentation and reporting guides.
- Support HR Business Partners and employees with HR technology questions and requests.
- Collaborate with HR and HRIS teams to promote consistency and best practices across multiple locations.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while supporting diverse employee needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience supporting HRIS platforms and implementing HCM and Payroll systems.
- Experience working with enterprise HR technology solutions.
- 2 years of experience in customer service, administration, HR support, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of HR processes, HRIS administration, and HCM systems.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Experience with Workday HCM Suite, especially HCM, Time Management, and Payroll.
- Experience with Dayforce, Business Solver, or similar HR platforms.
- Participation in Workday implementation or transformation projects.
- Knowledge of Organizational Administration tools and related HR technologies.
- Familiarity with workflow automation, scripting, HTML, Visual Basic, or basic coding concepts.
- Experience supporting global or multi-site HR operations.
If you're excited about improving employee experiences, driving HR innovation, and helping shape the future of workforce technology in the aerospace industry, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as an HRIS Project Specialist—where technology, people, and innovation come together to create extraordinary results.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Pay Details: $43.00 to $46.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
Requirements
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $43 - $46