Senior HRIS Project Specialist

Accelera; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Commuter assistance

401K plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accelera in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior HRIS Specialist to drive HR technology evolution across North America, focusing on migrating to Workday, ServiceNow, and other modern HRIS platforms.

You will collaborate with IT, Legal, HR, leadership, and vendors to optimize system performance, ensure data accuracy, privacy, and regulatory compliance, and lead end-to-end HRIS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, CS, or related field.
• 15+ years of professional experience in the industry.
• 10+ years implementing HRIS across HCM, Payroll, Benefits.
• Proficiency with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce.
• Deep understanding of the HCM lifecycle and master data management.
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with ServiceNow and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HRIS platforms covering HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.
• Maintain, configure, test, and optimize all HR applications for reliability.
• Contribute to HRIS roadmap, focusing on Workday and ServiceNow transitions.
• Translate business requirements into scalable HRIS solutions.
• Lead full HRIS implementations including security, testing, and post-launch refinements.
• Generate HR analytics and reports for management and executives.
• Protect HR data integrity across org hierarchies and compensation records.
• Ensure systems meet federal/state privacy requirements.

Skills

Workday HCM Suite

Dayforce

Project management

Stakeholder communication

ServiceNow

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR (preferred)

Tools

Workday HCM Suite

Dayforce

ServiceNow

Google Workspace

Job description

Drive HR Technology Evolution in Aerospace as a Senior HRIS Specialist

Location: Herndon, VA | Compensation: $50 - $55/hour based on experience

We are collaborating with a premier aerospace organization to recruit a Senior HRIS Specialist. This pivotal position focuses on advancing HR technology strategies throughout North America, specifically facilitating the migration to Workday, ServiceNow, and other modern HRIS platforms.

Reporting to the North American Head of HRIS, you will act as a primary subject matter expert. You will collaborate extensively with IT, Legal, HR, leadership, and various vendors to refine system performance, streamline operational workflows, bolster data accuracy, and maintain strict adherence to privacy and regulatory standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide expertise for HRIS platforms covering HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance, configuration, testing, and optimization of all HR applications to improve system reliability.
• Contribute to the strategic HRIS roadmap, specifically focusing on the transition to Workday and ServiceNow.
• Transform intricate business requirements into functional, scalable system solutions that enhance organizational processes.
• Facilitate the full lifecycle of HRIS implementations, including security management, testing, and post-launch refinements.
• Generate comprehensive HR analytics and reports to support decision-making for management and executive leadership.
• Protect the integrity of HR data, including organizational hierarchies, reporting structures, and compensation records.
• Help maintain a secure and compliant working environment by ensuring systems meet all federal and state data privacy mandates.
• Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders across IT, Compensation, and Data Governance to align technology with business goals.
• Manage the resolution of HRIS issues, provide end-user support, and oversee documentation and training initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation to increase efficiency and drive continuous improvement across the department.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Fifteen years of comprehensive professional experience in the industry.
• Ten or more years of hands-on experience implementing HRIS solutions across HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules.
• Proficiency with the Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce platforms.
• Deep understanding of the HCM lifecycle, including employee shared services and master data management.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems through strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple competing priorities independently within a fast‑paced corporate setting.
• Experience utilizing ServiceNow, various project management tools, and the Google Workspace suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Practical experience working with organizational administration systems and tools.

Why You Should Join Us

This role offers more than just system maintenance; it is a chance to influence the trajectory of HR technology at a leading aerospace firm. You will play a key role in shaping how data and processes empower employees across the North American region.

You will engage in high-visibility projects, work alongside senior leadership, and contribute to the modernization of the HR technology landscape, including Workday and ServiceNow integrations.

Work Schedule: Approximately 80% onsite / 20% remote

Travel: Roughly 5% domestic and international travel

This position requires access to facilities and information subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Access to controlled technologies may be restricted to U.S. Persons (including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and specific categories of refugees/asylees) or foreign nationals who have obtained an export license.

Compensation Details: $50.00 to $55.00 per hour

Our associates have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary benefits, an EAP, commuter assistance, and a 401K plan. These offerings are designed to provide flexibility so you can select coverage that fits your personal needs. Additionally, associates may be eligible for paid leave, such as Paid Sick Leave or other legally mandated leave, as well as holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military‑connected talent is encouraged to apply.

The company evaluates all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, such as the California Fair Chance Act and various city‑specific Fair Chance Ordinances.

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.