Hris Specialist

Aston Carter•Chester, CT

1d•$130,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a Workday expert who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and people operations? This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible HRIS Lead role where you will own the HR technology roadmap, influence enterprise decisions, and drive meaningful process improvement across the organization. If interested please reach out directly to: [email protected]! This is a hybrid, permanent position with a growing, well-established company that values innovation, operational excellence, and long-term employee success. What You’ll Do As the HRIS Lead, you will serve as the subject matter expert and strategic owner of HR systems, with primary responsibility for Workday: Provide strategic oversight and ongoing optimization of Workday HCM, including advanced compensation, payroll, time tracking, benefits, and integrations Act as the primary HRIS liaison between HR, IT, Finance, and leadership Lead system enhancements, implementations, upgrades, and new module rollouts Design, improve, and document HR business processes, workflows, and governance standards Ensure system data integrity, security administration, and compliance through audits and controls Develop workforce analytics, reporting, and dashboards that support business decision-making Manage projects related to HR technology, including vendor coordination and testing Support a non-technology-heavy workforce environment, translating complex systems into practical solutions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
7–10+ years of experience in HR technology or HRIS roles
Deep expertise in Workday, including at least 3+ years as an HRIS Specialist or Lead
Prior involvement in a Workday implementation strongly preferred
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and improve systems end to end
Excellent communication skills and ability to partner across departments

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing or operationally focused workforces
Background in business analysis or process reengineering

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and ongoing optimization of Workday HCM, including advanced compensation, payroll, time tracking, benefits, and integrations
Act as the primary HRIS liaison between HR, IT, Finance, and leadership
Lead system enhancements, implementations, upgrades, and new module rollouts
Design, improve, and document HR business processes, workflows, and governance standards
Ensure system data integrity, security administration, and compliance through audits and controls
Develop workforce analytics, reporting, and dashboards that support business decision-making
Manage projects related to HR technology, including vendor coordination and testing
Support a non-technology-heavy workforce environment, translating complex systems into practical solutions

Benefits

Hybrid schedule with flexibility
High-impact, leadership-facing position
Growing organization with a long-term HR technology vision
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Opportunity to make a lasting mark on HR systems and strategy
comprehensive health coverage
retirement savings options
paid time off
opportunities for professional development
Benefits are designed to support long-term employee well-being, growth, and work–life balance.