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Sr. Workday HRIS Specialist

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listing for: Merito Group
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    HRIS Professional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45 - 60 USD Hourly USD 45.00 60.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This range is provided by Merito Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Merito Group

Recruiting Manager-TS Clearance (active)

Sr. Workday HRIS Analyst - $45-60/hour

Immediate need for a Sr. Workday HRIS Specialist to set up maintenance, optimization, reporting, testing, troubleshooting, process improvements, data integrity, system security and year-end support for a multi-billion dollar industry leader. Support system integrations to ensure proper control, while recommending and establishing new controls as needed. This position is a 3 month temporary to permanent role. The problem is, we’re getting people that are too HR heavy or too IT heavy with no configuration experience.

MUST BE US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER.

Responsibilities
  • Lead or support specific modules withing HRIS system for the region ensuring configurations meet both global and regional requirements.
  • Interprets business requirements into specifications for HRIS applications and interfaces.
  • Design and maintains codes and tables, prepares reports for Human Resources systems and applications, investigates and analyzes systems to resolve any complex and large-scale issues.
  • Executes internal processes, develops and performs audits to ensure integrity of all systems.
  • Collaborates with functional users to develop all business processes for various human resources systems and provides support to all associated activities.
  • Designs and runs complex queries, resolves queries and ensures accuracy, prepares business documents and provides upgrades.
  • Executes and/or monitors all scheduled import/export interfaces and files to third party vendors.
  • Tests and implements file feeds and interfaces for any add-on technology to our HRIS as needed.
  • Audits and reviews changes within HRIS to ensure proper controls and separation of duties and assist in establishing new controls, as needed.
  • Aids in coordinating system and security administration for multiple HRIS/Payroll related systems as needed.
  • Develops and conducts a robust training program to new users, provide end-user support and assistance to the respective HRIS module or systems you support.
  • Works with external vendors and other service providers to ensure the efficient, accurate, and timely exchange of information.
  • Actively participate in the continuous digitization of HR processes, including identifying automation opportunities and optimization initiatives.
  • Actively participate in the continuous digitization of HR processes, including identifying automation opportunities and optimization initiatives.
  • Ensures the HRIS systems adhere to regional regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
  • 3-5 years of experience within the HRIS and project arenas to include a proven ability to improve internal processes, and upgrade current technologies.
  • Must have expertise in Workday HRIS, payroll and business processes with ability to take ownership of overall HRIS systems and process.
  • General overall knowledge and experience within Human Resources (ie: compensation and benefits).
  • Knowledge of HRIS management reporting and payroll processes within an Ulti Pro environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Cognos 8/Business Intelligence report writing (ie: report studio, query studio, dashboards, event studio, bursting, etc).
  • Working knowledge of both US and Canada HR practices, benefits, and retirement programs a plus.
  • JIRA/SNOW or a ticketing system is highly desirable.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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