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Senior HRIS Specialist at Airbus Americas, Inc. - JobAssist
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Senior HRIS Specialist

Airbus Americas, Inc.

RemoteFull timeMid level$110k – $120kPosted today
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About the role

About This Role

This specialist role serves as a strategic product owner and technical project lead for HR business strategy and initiatives in North America. The position translates complex human capital strategies into robust, automated enterprise technology solutions that enhance the employee experience, uphold regulatory data compliance, and support operational growth while aligning with global digital standards. The specialist will collaborate closely with stakeholders and senior members and will report to the Director HRIS for North America.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior functional Product Owner and tier 2 subject matter expert support for core modules across the Workday HCM ecosystem including Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Tracking, and Payroll
  • Manage and prioritize the functional roadmap and backlog translating complex business requirements from the Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs) and senior leadership into prioritized user stories, detailed configuration specifications, and end-to-end business process workflows
  • Direct the evaluation, regression testing, validation, and adoption of biannual Workday releases and continuous feature updates; assess operational impact on business processes and advocate for relevant enhancements
  • Oversee system defect resolution and complex issue triage by analyzing root causes and partnering with the IT teams and Workday support to resolve escalations
  • Lead and coordinate complex technical HRIS projects from initiation through post-go-live stabilization, including major module deployments, tenant consolidations, acquisitions, operating model transitions, and system enhancements
  • Author, govern, and maintain rigorous project documentation, including project charters, integrated project schedules, work breakdown structures, risk/issue registers, stakeholder management plans, and cutover roadmaps
  • Facilitate steering committee meetings and cross-functional working sessions with relevant IT and business stakeholders to enforce delivery milestones, clear operational bottlenecks, and maintain compliance with enterprise architecture standards
  • Architect, execute, and govern comprehensive testing strategies for ongoing project streams, module rollouts, custom integrations, and biannual tenant updates
  • Partner with HR Operations, CoEs, and technical teams to author end-to-end test scenarios, coordinate regression testing cycles, facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and validate cross-system data integrity
  • Design and conduct advanced functional enablement sessions and training workshops for HR team members, managers, and employees to foster system adoption, process consistency, and optimal self-service utilization
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources Management, Information Systems or a related discipline

Job details

Workplace

Remote

Employment

Full time

Seniority

Mid level

Headquarters

Herndon, VA

Salary

$110k – $120k

Posted

Posted today

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  • 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
  • Authorized to Work in the US
  • Nice to have:

    • Proven track record leading complex technical HRIS projects utilizing Agile or Waterfall methodologies
    • Prior experience managing Workday products, operating company mergers, or complex multi-entity transitions within a global aerospace, manufacturing, or defence environment
    • SHRM CP or SCP, PHR or SPHR certification
    • HRIS certification
    • PMP, PMI, PMI-ACP, CSPO certification
    • Workday Certification in Core HCM, Time, Benefits, or Payroll

    Benefits

    • Competitive incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
    • Retirement savings plan
    • Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
    • Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program
    • Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
    • Upskilling and development opportunities through global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop employability, certifications, career path
    • Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility
    • 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

    Important Details

    • Locations: Herndon, Virginia; Grand Prairie, Texas; Mobile, Alabama; Wichita, Kansas; Miami, Florida
    • Travel: 5% domestic and international
    • Physical requirements: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms; Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts; Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer; Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving; Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor; Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice; Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

    About the Company

    Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Airbus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. Airbus Americas, Inc. is looking for a Senior HRIS Specialist to join its team. Its mission is to help support Airbus' greatest assets: its team members. The team works cross-departmentally as well as with global counterparts to ensure a positive impact on all aspects of the employee experience.

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