HRIS Project Specialist

Administrative/Clerical

HRIS Project Specialist Herndon, VA Posted: 6/5/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218397

Job Category:

Administrative/Clerical

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a HRIS Project Specialist, in Herndon, VA. Job ID#218397

Job Description:

The HRIS Project Specialist supports the HR business strategy and initiatives by maintaining and evolving our current HRIS systems preparing them for the evolution to Workday. A key responsibility will be partnering with HR, IM/IT, Finance and various stakeholders from the business to ensure HR technology delivers value and a high impact employee experience. The HR Specialist will participate in various projects and initiatives applying technology implementation skills, experience and expertise, and will analyze the efficiency of our HR systems, gathering user data and monitoring performance metrics.

Your Challenges:

HRIS maintenance and improvement projects : 50%

Contribute to maintaining optimally functioning HR systems, which may include installation, administration, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules

Proactively identify and propose HRIS and HRMS improvements and implement upgrades based on organizational needs

Partner with HR, IM/IT and Data Privacy offices to develop and integrate workflows and automation features to address company needs

Ensure HRIS system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security and privacy requirements

Serve as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert representing interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors and service providers.

Project and Account Management:30%

Member of implementation teams for Workday 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.

Support HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross-functional dependencies between stakeholders and system optimization post go-live

Support/Collaboration: 20 %

Creates HR documentation for reporting and other HR processes

Collaborate with HR/HRIS team members to ensure system usage consistency across countries

Support employees and field questions and provide the appropriate guidance or direction to the employee

Support HRBP's by fielding questions about the HR tools

Manage permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for system users

Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to users of all HR systems

Your Boarding Pass:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management or equivalent required

5+ years experience supporting HRIS & implementations in HCM and Payroll systems such as Workday and/or Dayforce.

Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce is a highly preferred

2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or human resources support role

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

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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