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HRIS Project Specialist

$40 - $45 per hour

Sparks Group

Job Description

Job Description

The HRIS Project Specialist will collaborate with stakeholders and senior team members to maintain, optimize, and implement HR systems across North America. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, HRIS for North America. Apply now and call View phone number on us.fitly.work for an interview

Key ResponsibilitiesHRIS Maintenance & Improvements (50%)
  • System Optimization: Administer, customize, maintain, and upgrade HR applications and modules to ensure optimal performance.

  • Process Automation: Partner with HR, IT, and Data Privacy teams to develop integrated workflows and automated features.

  • Compliance & Security: Ensure all HRIS platforms comply with federal/state regulations and data privacy requirements.

  • Vendor Management: Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner when interfacing with external HRIS vendors and service providers.

Project & Account Management (30%)
  • System Implementation: Serve on implementation teams for Workday (Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time, Payroll) and ServiceNow.

  • Business Alignment: Translate Center of Excellence (CoE) needs into actionable projects, managing prioritization, scheduling, and resources.

  • Change Management: Support post-go-live optimization, security administration, and manage cross-functional dependencies.

  • Problem Solving: Address internal customer needs, resolve system complaints, and implement process improvements to prevent future issues.

Support & Collaboration (20%)
  • User Support: Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and system guidance to employees, HR partners, and HR Business Partners (HRBPs).

  • System Administration: Manage user permissions, access levels, and system personalization settings.

  • Documentation: Create and maintain HR documentation for reporting and standardized processes to ensure consistent system usage across countries.

Candidate ProfileRequirements & Experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or an equivalent field.

  • HRIS Experience: 5+ years supporting HRIS administration and implementations for core HCM and Payroll systems.

  • Support Experience: 2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or HR support role.

  • System Preferences: Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce is highly preferred

Skills & Competencies
  • Technical Savvy: Strong functional HR knowledge, familiarity with Organizational Administration tools, and basic technical skills (HTML, Visual Basic, or scripting).

  • Project Execution: Ability to work independently, manage multiple shifting priorities simultaneously, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

  • Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical needs to non-technical users.

  • Customer Service: Strong active listening skills and a demonstrated ability to remain focused and helpful in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Hourly $40.00 to $45.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

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