Lead HRIS Analyst (Job ID:4624)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises seeks a Lead HRIS Analyst in Virginia Beach, VA to lead transitions of HRIS, ATS, and LMS, while managing operations and reporting. You will work with the Data/AI team to pilot AI solutions and drive automation to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include configuration, integration, data quality, payroll readiness, and delivering dashboards to leaders. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in HR tech are required; hybrid work option available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 5+ years in HRIS/HR tech.
• Experience supporting HR systems in a large, global company.
• Experience leading HRIS/ATS/LMS transitions from planning to launch.
• Hands-on system configuration and troubleshooting, with APIs, secure file transfers, data mapping.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations: recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, learning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Power BI, HRIS reporting, and advanced Excel.
• Experience improving processes through automation and exploring AI in HR admin.

Responsibilities

• Lead HRIS/ATS/LMS transitions from requirements to launch and stabilization.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and vendor coordination.
• Own daily system configuration, workflows, integrations, and data quality.
• Build Power BI dashboards and HRIS reports; define workforce metrics.
• Identify repetitive HR tasks and pilot automation/AI solutions with the Data/AI Team.
• Train HR, managers, and employees; maintain user guides and releases.

Skills

HRIS

Power BI

Excel

APIs

HR Operations

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paycor

Deltek Costpoint

Litmos

Job description

Lead HRIS Analyst

Position: Lead HRIS Analyst (Job ID:4624)

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Remote Status: Hybrid

# of Openings: 1

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises, a defense contractor, is seeking a Lead HRIS Analyst in Virginia Beach, VA (Remote/Hybrid) who combines HR expertise with hands-on technical skills and an innovative, automation-focused mindset.
• This individual contributor will lead transitions of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and Learning Management System (LMS) while managing daily system operations and workforce reporting.
• The role also works with our Data/AI Team to explore practical AI capabilities that improve HR administrative efficiency.

Job Description:

• Lead platform transitions through requirements, vendor evaluation, configuration, data migration and reconciliation, integration and user acceptance testing, launch, and stabilization.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and vendors; coordinate implementation decisions and payroll readiness with HR, Payroll, IT, and business partners.
• Own daily system configuration, workflows, integrations, troubleshooting; maintain access controls, data quality, and documentation to support reliable, compliant operations.
• Build Microsoft Power BI dashboards and HRIS reports, define consistent workforce metrics, and explain findings to leaders.
• Identify repetitive HR work and implement automation; collaborate with the Data/AI Team as needed to pilot AI solutions and measure efficiency, accuracy, and adoption.
• Train HR, managers, and employees, maintain user guides, and coordinate system releases and post-launch support.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least 5 years of experience in HRIS or HR technology.
• Must have experience supporting HR systems in a large, growing global company and scaling processes across business units.
• Must have experience managing HRIS, ATS, and LMS transitions, including personal leadership of at least one complete HRIS replacement or migration through launch and stabilization.
• Must have hands-on system configuration and troubleshooting, with working knowledge of APIs, secure file transfers, data mapping, and reconciliation.
• Must have strong knowledge of HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, time and leave, payroll, and learning; ability to translate HR needs into system requirements.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Power BI, HRIS reporting, and advanced Excel.
• Must have experience improving processes through automation, with independent problem-solving, clear communication, and interest in developing AI capabilities for HR administrative work.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Paycor, Deltek Costpoint, Litmos, or comparable platforms, preferred.
• Government contracting or regulated industry experience; acquisition integration experience, preferred.
• Experience with workflow automation, low-code/no-code tools, or AI-enabled solutions, preferred.
• Relevant HR, HRIS, project management, or platform certification, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• None.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel to Virginia Beach, VA, up to 20% for remote employees.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year