HRIS Project Specialist

Sparks Group

Sterling, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Employee Orientation, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, HRIS/HRMS, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Human Resources, Human Resources Software, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft VBScript (Visual Basic Script) Scripting Language, Multitasking, Payroll Software/Services, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Execution, Resolve Customer Issues, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Security Compliance, ServiceNow, Software Upgrades, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Sterling, VA
POSTED
Today

The HRIS Project Specialist will collaborate with stakeholders and senior team members to maintain, optimize, and implement HR systems across North America. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, HRIS for North America.  Apply now and call 703-620-6444 for an interview

Key ResponsibilitiesHRIS Maintenance & Improvements (50%)
  • System Optimization: Administer, customize, maintain, and upgrade HR applications and modules to ensure optimal performance.

  • Process Automation: Partner with HR, IT, and Data Privacy teams to develop integrated workflows and automated features.

  • Compliance & Security: Ensure all HRIS platforms comply with federal/state regulations and data privacy requirements.

  • Vendor Management: Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner when interfacing with external HRIS vendors and service providers.

Project & Account Management (30%)
  • System Implementation: Serve on implementation teams for Workday (Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time, Payroll) and ServiceNow.

  • Business Alignment: Translate Center of Excellence (CoE) needs into actionable projects, managing prioritization, scheduling, and resources.

  • Change Management: Support post-go-live optimization, security administration, and manage cross-functional dependencies.

  • Problem Solving: Address internal customer needs, resolve system complaints, and implement process improvements to prevent future issues.

Support & Collaboration (20%)
  • User Support: Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and system guidance to employees, HR partners, and HR Business Partners (HRBPs).

  • System Administration: Manage user permissions, access levels, and system personalization settings.

  • Documentation: Create and maintain HR documentation for reporting and standardized processes to ensure consistent system usage across countries.

Candidate ProfileRequirements & Experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or an equivalent field.

  • HRIS Experience: 5+ years supporting HRIS administration and implementations for core HCM and Payroll systems.

  • Support Experience: 2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or HR support role.

  • System Preferences: Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce is highly preferred

Skills & Competencies
  • Technical Savvy: Strong functional HR knowledge, familiarity with Organizational Administration tools, and basic technical skills (HTML, Visual Basic, or scripting).

  • Project Execution: Ability to work independently, manage multiple shifting priorities simultaneously, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

  • Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical needs to non-technical users.

  • Customer Service: Strong active listening skills and a demonstrated ability to remain focused and helpful in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.

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This job is In-Person.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

About the Company

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Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sparksgroupinc.com