Human Resources Information System Specialist

Soni; Robbinsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,460 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A luxury HR consulting firm near Robbinsville is seeking an HRIS Specialist to lead critical HR data migration efforts into Workday. This role involves ensuring data integrity while enhancing HR processes across operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in HRIS data migration, particularly with Paylocity and Workday, strong communication skills, and a meticulous approach to project management. A collaborative mindset to work with senior leadership and detail orientation are also crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS data migration, preferably with Paylocity, Payworks, and/or Workday.
• Strong understanding of HR data structures.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with global and local leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR data migration efforts from Paylocity and Payworks into Workday.
• Extract, cleanse, validate, and reconcile HR data using Excel.
• Assist in updating HR policies and procedures documentation.

Skills

HRIS data migration

Data integrity best practices

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Soni Resources is partnering with a luxury client near Robbinsville, NJ, on the search for a HRIS Specialist.

This role will support a critical HR systems transformation, including the migration of data from Paylocity and Payworks into Workday and play a key part in ensuring data integrity, improving HR processes, and supporting system enhancements across recruiting and HR operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically capable, and comfortable working cross-functionally—including with senior leadership/C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute HR data migration efforts from Paylocity and Payworks into Workday, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Extract, cleanse, validate, and reconcile HR data using Excel and system tools
• Assist in updating and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook documentation
• Provide HRIS support across reporting, audits, and process improvements
• Collaborate directly with global leadership and local leadership

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS data migration (Paylocity, Payworks, and/or Workday strongly preferred)
• Open to candidates with Workday experience who have led or supported prior system migrations
• Strong understanding of HR data structures and best practices for data integrity
• Experience supporting recruiting systems or workflows; retail industry exposure is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across time zones and seniority levels
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset

Compensation: $33 - $35/ Hr

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.