Sr. HRIS Analyst

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is currently seeking a Sr. HRIS Analyst for our Amesbury, MA location. Other potential locations include Salt Lake City, UT, Casa Grande, AZ or Decatur, AL. This role offers a hybrid work environment (3 days in the office/2 days at home) plus travel as needed to US Hexcel sites.

As a Sr. HRIS Analyst , you will sit at the intersection of people, technology, and business transformation at a global aerospace company. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-impact UKG Time & Attendance implementation , helping create a seamless employee experience while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence across our workforce.

As a key member of the HRIS Technology Team , you won't just support systems, you'll influence how work gets done. From partnering with HR, Payroll, Legal, and Operations leaders to designing solutions that improve efficiency and employee experience, you'll be a trusted expert driving meaningful change across the organization. Your work will directly impact critical processes such as time tracking, absence management, payroll accuracy, and workforce compliance, creating lasting value for both employees and the business.

Summary pay range: $95,170-$163,148 annual salary.

What you will do:

• Partner with an external Project Manager to support the endtoend implementation of UKG Time & Attendance.
• Act as the primary HRIS subject matter expert for time tracking and absence requirements, translating business needs into system configuration
• Participate in requirements gathering, design reviews, testing, data validation, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Support change management activities, including documentation, training materials, and enduser support readiness
• Serve as the primary system owner for UKG Time & Attendance post golive, including configuration, enhancements, and issue resolution
• Manage ongoing system audits, new feature deployments, testing cycles, and system upgrades to ensure data integrity and system performance is optimum
• Administer and maintain U.S. absence and leave plans in Workday, including configuration changes and compliance updates
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to ensure alignment with HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot complex time, absence, and leave issues, providing rootcause analysis and sustainable solutions
• Travel will be up to 25% during the implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of HRIS experience with a strong focus on Time & Attendance and/or Absence Management
• Handson experience with UKG in a multi-state and union environment for 1,000+ employees is preferred
• Experience supporting system implementations in a matrixed organization
• Strong understanding of timekeeping, absence, and leave compliance (e.g., FMLA, state leave programs)
• Proven ability to partner effectively with external consultants and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build and interpret reports and dashboards using UKG Pro Reporting, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across project and operational workstreams
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and nontechnical audiences
• This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. government contract regulations that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens.

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.