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HRIS Specialist (CONTRACT)

SEGULA Technologies
Herndon, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
  • HRIS Specialist - HCM, Compensation, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll and Benefits specialist: 50%
    • Oversee and maintain optimal function of the HR systems, incl. administration, development, maintenance and upgrades to applications, systems and modules.
    • Facilitate the transformation of our HRIS roadmap onto Workday and ServiceNow and additional new HRIS technologies.
    • Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solutions.
    • Design, customize, configure and test HR processes.
    • Proactively identify and propose business process and/or systems enhancements
    • Provide support through reporting and technical expertise for internal/external audits
    • Ensure HRIS system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security and privacy requirements
    • Serve as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert representing company's interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors and service providers.
    • Evaluate new software versions, enhancements and plans for upgrades, assist in review and management of Workday releases, train others, as needed
    • Work with SMEs, technical teams, and business process owners to research and evaluate alternatives, citing evidence in support of and making recommendations
    • Manage and diagnose issues through ticket management and on-call support Understand the details of Workday system and educate end users on best practices

  • HR Data and Reporting:10%
    • Build reports to meet requests of the HR organization, Senior Leadership and Managers, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiencies along the way
    • Proactively apply analytical and research skills to monitor trends and elevate issues
    • Assist on the design, support and coordinate the development of business relevant analytics and processes; includes researching industry best practices, benchmarks and tools to incorporate into analytics practices
    • Support HRBP’s by fielding questions about the HR tools
    • Maintain HR databases, audit data, and propose business process improvements and automation
    • Maintain the organizational management structure to ensure the hierarchy is accurate and reflects up-to-date information for positions, reporting relationships, compensation data, cost centers, EEO reporting, worker’s compensation, Global HR reporting, and alignment.
    • Assist in ensuring data audits, integrity, testing of system changes, report writing/running/scheduling, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities

  • Project and Account Management:20%
    • Account management for products that could include HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll and ServiceNow across North America
    • Communicate with internal customers to understand their needs, design compelling solutions, meet project deadlines and prioritize projects
    • Resolve complaints and preventing additional issues by addressing process improvements
    • Work with CoEs to translate business needs into projects, including prioritization, scheduling and resource planning.
    • Identify Industry trends.
    • Act as HR Lead for in-progress HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross-functional dependencies between stakeholders and system optimization post go-live

  • Support/Collaboration: 20 %
    • Partner with HR operations, Information Technology, Compensation, Managers, and Global Data Governance teams to manage and improve the HR data quality
    • Work with the team to prioritize work and establish strong partnership with IT to ensure clear governance in how value is delivered to the end users.
    • Support upgrades, testing, and new integrations, and other projects as assigned
    • Participate in quality assurance reviews and quality control monitoring efforts
    • Creates HR documentation for reporting and other HR processes
    • Collaborate with HR/HRIS team members to ensure system usage consistency across regions
    • Support employees and field questions and provide the appropriate
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management, Information Systems or a related discipline.
    • Master’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, or Business Administration, or advanced academic specialization in Project Management or System Architecture.
    • 10 years of relevant work experience.
    • 8 years 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 utilizing Agile or Waterfall methodologies preferred.
    • Prior experience managing Workday products, operating company mergers, or complex multi-entity transitions within a global aerospace, manufacturing, or defense environment preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

    • Strong HR functional and technical knowledge; experience in Organizational Administration tools/systems preferred; in combination with experience in the support of various other HCM-related modules and functionality
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, problem solving, communication, project management, and leadership skills
    • Ability to keep up with innovation and trends in HRIS Administration.
    • Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
    • Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, as well as see projects through with limited guidance
    • Self-motivated with excellent listening skills and attention to detail
    • Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to provide service and remain focused even during emotionally charged circumstances

    Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency In Other Languages)

    • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills

    Technical Systems Proficiency

    • Workday: HCM, Time and Payroll is a plus
    • Dayforce and Business Solver is a plus
    • Familiarity with writing scripts, visual basic, basic coding (HTML)

    Travel Required

    • 5 % Domestic and International

    Physical Requirements

    • Physical requirements may include: Lifting (up to 25lbs),
    • Carrying (up to 25lbs),
    • Pushing/Pulling (up to 25lbs),
    • Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, Travel(5%)

    Requirements

    Please note that this position is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) requirements. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations, which generally includes:

    • U.S. Citizens
    • U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
    • Individuals granted asylum in the United States
    • Refugees admitted to the United States

    Candidates who do not meet these requirements may not be eligible for this role.

    SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.

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