HRIS Project Specialist (CONTRACT)

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Herndon, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
The HRIS Project Specialist will enhance HRIS systems, support Workday implementation, manage projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize HR technology and improve employee experience.
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Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a HRIS Project Specialist (Contract) to join our Human Resources team. 

Meet the Team: 

Working in our Human Resources department, it’s our mission to help support Airbus’ greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience.
 

The HRIS Project Specialist supports the HR business strategy and initiatives by maintaining and evolving our current HRIS systems preparing them for the evolution to Workday.  A key responsibility will be partnering with HR, IM/IT, Finance and various stakeholders from the business to ensure HR technology delivers value and a high impact employee experience.  The HR Specialist will participate in various projects and initiatives applying technology implementation skills, experience and expertise, and will analyze the efficiency of our HR systems, gathering user data and monitoring performance metrics. 

The HRIS Project Specialist will closely collaborate with stakeholders and senior team members and will report to the Senior Manager HRIS for North America. 

Your Challenges:

  • HRIS maintenance and improvement projects : 50%

    • Contribute to maintaining optimally functioning HR systems, which may include installation, administration, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules

    • Proactively identify and propose HRIS and HRMS improvements and implement upgrades based on organizational needs

    • Partner with HR, IM/IT and Data Privacy offices to develop and integrate workflows and automation features to address company needs

    • Ensure HRIS system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security and privacy requirements

    • Serve as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert representing Airbus interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors and service providers. 

  • Project and Account Management:30%

    • Member of  implementation teams for Workday Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll and ServiceNow across North America

    • Communicate with internal customers to understand their needs, design compelling solutions, meet project deadlines and prioritize projects

    • Resolve complaints and preventing additional issues by addressing process improvements

    • Work with CoEs to translate business needs into projects, including prioritization, scheduling and resource planning. 

    • Support HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross-functional dependencies between stakeholders and system optimization post go-live

  • Support/Collaboration: 20 %

    • Creates HR documentation for reporting and other HR processes

    • Collaborate with HR/HRIS team members to ensure system usage consistency across countries

    • Support employees and field questions and provide the appropriate guidance or direction to the employee 

    • Support HRBP’s by fielding questions about the HR tools 

    • Manage permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for system users

    • Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to users of all HR systems

Your Boarding Pass:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management or equivalent required 

  • 5+ years experience supporting HRIS & implementations in HCM and Payroll systems such as Workday and/or Dayforce. 

  • Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce is a highly preferred

  • 2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or human resources support role

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

  • Strong HR functional and technical knowledge; experience in Organizational Administration tools/systems preferred; in combination with experience in the support of various other HCM-related modules and functionality

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, problem solving, communication, project management, and leadership skills

  • Ability to keep up with innovation and trends in HRIS Administration.

  • Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

  • Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, as well as see projects through with limited guidance

  • Self-motivated with excellent listening skills and attention to detail

  • Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to provide service and remain focused even during emotionally charged circumstances

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills

Technical Systems Proficiency:

  • Workday: HCM, Time and Payroll is a plus 

  • Dayforce and Business Solver is a plus 

  • Familiarity with writing scripts, visual basic, basic coding (HTML)

Travel Required: 

  • 5 % Domestic and International

Physical Requirements:

  • Physical requirements may include: Lifting (up to 25lbs),

  • Carrying (up to 25lbs),

  • Pushing/Pulling (up to 25lbs),

  • Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, Travel(5%)

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Flexible

Job Family:

HR Expertise

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Job Posting End Date: 06.12.2026

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Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience supporting HRIS & implementations in HCM and Payroll systems
  • Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce
  • 2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or human resources support role

Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Herndon, VA
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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