Specialist, HRIS
Irvine, California, United States
Human Resources – Total Rewards /
Full-time /
Hybrid
When you join Accurate Background, you’re an integral part of making every hire the start of a success story. Your contributions will help us fulfill our mission of advancing the background screening experience through visibility and insights, empowering our clients to make smarter, unbiased decisions.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Specialist, HRIS to join our team in the U.S. as we embark on a global Workday implementation. This position reports to the Sr Manager, Compensation & Benefits. The Specialist, HRIS will play a key role in our implementation. They will serve as the subject matter expert for multiple functional areas, manage day-to-day tasks related to their functional area, and ensure proper documentation and optimal business processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Workday system administration and project management, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a desire to drive functional and organizational impact.
Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain Workday core tenant and business functionality including business processes, custom objects, calculated fields, notifications, testing, reporting, dashboards, data integrity and user training for at least 3 modules.
- Participate in the ongoing design, configuration, deployment and maintenance of Workday configuration.
- Manage full-cycle HRIS projects including building project plans, coordinating testing activities, and tracking project decisions to stay on schedule and execute implementations.
- Develop and maintain technical process documentation related to configuration of Workday.
- Establish protocols for data integrity, data validation, and oversee regular audits of data across Workday.
- Create and maintain documentation for end-user adoption and training.
- Review and test Workday product updates to determine downstream impact to systems, enhanced functionality, and user experience.
- Collaborate with HR Ops and COEs to identify areas of improvement, recommend changes, advise on Workday system capabilities, and implement functional solutions.
- Translate functional requirements into technical specifications via information gathering, workshops, sessions and interviews.
- Research, analyze, document, troubleshoot and resolve routine and semi-complex issues within Workday in collaboration with implementation partners and Workday Community.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver simple to complex custom Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) using Workday report writer.
- Act as primary contact for Workday EIB uploads and maintain upload templates.
- Contribute to testing scripts and execute user acceptance testing activities within the system.
- Establish HR Metrics, effectively communicate their impact, and recommend data driven decisions.
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams in Business Applications, Finance, PMO, and external implementation support vendors.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, MIS, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5-8 years experience in HRIS, or a similar role.
- 3+ years experience with Workday is required.
- Proficient experience and knowledge of 3+ Workday modules such as Core HCM, Reporting, Absence, Compensation, Talent, Learning, Peakon, Benefits, Recruiting, Journeys, Help, Workforce Planning etc.
- Workday Pro certified in 2+ modules listed above strongly preferred.
- Direct experience in a Workday implementation is preferred.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of and experience with the system life cycle and object oriented architecture.
- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
- Excellent analytical skills, the ability to interpret complex data and recommend data driven actions.
- Advanced Excel skills including vlookups and pivot tables.
- Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills and drive delivery & execution.
- Exceptional attention to detail and process-oriented individual.
- Effective communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management and with cross-functional teams using good judgement.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
$81,700 - $110,000 a year
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $81,700 - $110,000. Pay will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education and training. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus, commission, or other variable pay plan. The Company also offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k. Your recruiter can share more details about the specific compensation package during the hiring process.
The Accurate Way:
We offer a fun, fast-paced environment, with lots of room for growth. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, ensuring everyone has a complete sense of belonging here. To do this, we follow four guiding principles – Take Ownership, Be Open, Stay Curious, Work as One – core values that dictate what we stand for, and how we behave.
Take ownership.
Be accountable for your actions, your team, and the company. Accept responsibility willingly, especially when it’s what’s best for our customers. Give others every reason to trust you, believe in you, and count on you. Rise to every occasion with your personal best.
Be open.
Be open to new ideas. Be inclusive of people and ways of doing things. Make yourself accessible and approachable, and communicate with genuineness, transparency, honesty, and respect. Embrace differences.
Stay curious.
Stay curious even as you move forward. Tirelessly ask questions and challenge the status quo in your pursuit of new ideas, ways to solve problems, and to continually grow and improve.
Work as one.
Work together to create the best customer and workplace experience. Put our customers and employees first—before individual or departmental agendas. Make sure they get the help they need to succeed.
About Accurate Background:
Accurate Background’s vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe.
Accurate is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accurate will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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