Lead HRIS Technology Consultant, Workday

Trustage; United States; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TruStage is seeking an experienced HRIS consultant to support the ongoing development, configuration, and optimization of our cloud-based HRIS. You will work with SMEs, HR, and IT to ensure efficient enterprise-wide systems and secure data handling.

The role balances operational execution with strategic direction, including mergers, feature implementations, and governance. A strong background in HRIS, Workday, and advanced Office skills is required, with a collaborative, agile mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, business or related field or work experience.
• 7+ years’ experience as HRIS consultant required. Workday experience preferred.
• Proficient in seven or more HRIS functional areas: HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Reporting, etc.
• Strong consulting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-user support for HRIS-specific issue resolution.
• Analyze, gather requirements, configure, test, and migrate changes in HRIS across functional areas.
• Collaborate with SMEs and leaders to improve and configure HRIS processes and reports.
• Review vendor software updates and new features to align with enterprise needs.
• Serve as HRIS SME for enterprise-wide or cross-functional projects, including mergers or acquisitions.
• Implement new HRIS features to meet changing business requirements.
• Provide guidance on feature changes from software updates.
• Partner with IT on data changes affecting databases and other IT systems.
• Create and maintain job aids for end users and stay current on HRIS trends.
• Drive HRIS optimization with leaders to align capabilities with objectives.
• Provide governance and data security for HRIS.

Skills

HRIS consulting

Cloud-based software

Agile project management

Effective communication

Excel

Stakeholder management

Data security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the ongoing development, improvement, support, maintenance and configuration of our cloud-based Human Resource Information System (HRIS). This person works with business units across the enterprise, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and HR areas to ensure the HRIS meets the needs of the enterprise as efficiently as possible. The role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-user support for HRIS-specific issue resolution.
• Provide analysis, requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and migration of changes from demo to production for multiple functional areas of the HRIS.
• Work with SMEs, senior leaders, business unit experts and other HR areas to develop, improve and configure business processes, security settings, basic and advanced report setups and final configurations to meet the HRIS need of the business and to improve employee experience.
• Review and test vendor software updates. Review new features of software to support corporate strategy and align software to our needs.
• Act as HRIS SME and implementer for enterprise-wide or cross-functional projects, including mergers/acquisitions or other confidential projects.
• Implement new features of the HRIS software to meet changing business requirements.
• Provide expert guidance to the business related to changing features resulting from software updates.
• Partner with IT staff on effects of configuration/data changes on IT databases and other IT-owned systems.
• Create and maintain job aids specific to assist end users with self-service items in the system.
• Stay current on new functionality/offerings from vendor(s), and HRIS technology trends.
• Drive system optimization and enhancement initiatives by collaborating with HR department leads to identify automation opportunities, improve user experience, and develop strategic roadmaps that align HRIS capabilities with business objectives.
• Provide governance and oversight of HRIS, including data and data security.
• Ensure alignment between process and technology to ensure all changes support goals.
• Train/mentor team members with less experience.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, business or related field or work experience.
• 7+ years’ experience as HRIS consultant required. Workday experience preferred.
• Proficient in seven or more of these HRIS functional areas: HCM (e.g., Staffing/Jobs/Organizations, Time off and Leave, Worker data, Onboarding), Benefits, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Payroll, Security, Integrations, Reporting.
• Strong consulting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas/information related to systems. Demonstrated experience in providing positive, proactive communications.
• Strong familiarity with Cloud-based software concepts and business process modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, tactfully, and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and customer care skills.
• Experience with agile methodology in project management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced Excel preferred.

Base Salary Range

$104,200.00 - $156,300.00

Benefits

• In addition to your base pay, your position may be eligible for an annual incentive (bonus) plan.
• Additional benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.

At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. In addition to your base pay, your position may be eligible for an annual incentive (bonus) plan. Additional benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few. Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees. We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when “life happens,” you can focus on what’s most important.

Accommodation request

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