Scalian
HRIS Project Manager
Scalian, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Who are we?At Scalian, we are a leading
multinational engineering consulting firm
with 5000 specialists and over 30 years of experience. We are specialized in
Digital Systems
(IT & Software and Systems Engineering) and
Industrial Performance
(Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management).Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.Are you an experienced HRIS Project Manager?If your answer is yes, its your lucky day as we are looking for a dynamic and talented person to join our team in the US!What will your role be?The HRIS Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of HRIS-related projects with a strong emphasis on payroll functionality, particularly in Workday. The ideal candidate will have experience managing HRIS projects, including Workday payroll implementations, upgrades, and optimizations, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires strong project management skills, deep knowledge of payroll processes, and the ability to work with technical and business stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.Activities:Lead and manage HRIS projects related to payroll, ensuring on-time delivery, scope management, and adherence to budgetWork closely with HR, IT, Payroll, and Data Privacy teams to gather business requirements, translating them into actionable project tasksAct as the main point of contact for all payroll-related project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication between technical teams, HR, and business leadersAnalyze and optimize current payroll processes, identifying areas for improvement and automation within Workday PayrollOversee the configuration, testing, and implementation of Workday Payroll and related HRIS functionalitiesManage system testing and quality assurance processes to ensure that payroll configurations meet business requirements and compliance standardsProvide training and ongoing support to end-users on Workday Payroll functionality, ensuring a smooth transition to new processes or system updatesMaintain detailed documentation of payroll-related processes, system configurations, and any project-related decisions for future referenceStay informed about HRIS and payroll best practices, leveraging industry knowledge to enhance system performance and drive continuous improvementIdentify risks related to payroll projects, proactively develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution of issues to meet project objectivesWhat skills and qualifications are we looking for?Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related fieldProven experience managing HRIS projects, specifically focused on payroll systems, ideally within WorkdayStrong project management expertise, with experience in payroll system implementations and upgradesDeep understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and best practicesExperience configuring and optimizing Workday Payroll and related HRIS modulesProficiency in managing integrations and customizations related to payroll systems within WorkdayStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective payroll solutionsExceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersDetail-oriented with a commitment to delivering accurate, reliable payroll solutionsExperience training end-users and providing ongoing support for payroll-related systemsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced work environmentWhy join us?To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company;To have a competitive salary and a great benefits packageTo access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices;To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals;To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence;To join a dynamic, specialized and fast-growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued.To be part of a team where
having fun
is essential.
multinational engineering consulting firm
with 5000 specialists and over 30 years of experience. We are specialized in
Digital Systems
(IT & Software and Systems Engineering) and
Industrial Performance
(Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management).Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.Are you an experienced HRIS Project Manager?If your answer is yes, its your lucky day as we are looking for a dynamic and talented person to join our team in the US!What will your role be?The HRIS Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of HRIS-related projects with a strong emphasis on payroll functionality, particularly in Workday. The ideal candidate will have experience managing HRIS projects, including Workday payroll implementations, upgrades, and optimizations, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires strong project management skills, deep knowledge of payroll processes, and the ability to work with technical and business stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.Activities:Lead and manage HRIS projects related to payroll, ensuring on-time delivery, scope management, and adherence to budgetWork closely with HR, IT, Payroll, and Data Privacy teams to gather business requirements, translating them into actionable project tasksAct as the main point of contact for all payroll-related project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication between technical teams, HR, and business leadersAnalyze and optimize current payroll processes, identifying areas for improvement and automation within Workday PayrollOversee the configuration, testing, and implementation of Workday Payroll and related HRIS functionalitiesManage system testing and quality assurance processes to ensure that payroll configurations meet business requirements and compliance standardsProvide training and ongoing support to end-users on Workday Payroll functionality, ensuring a smooth transition to new processes or system updatesMaintain detailed documentation of payroll-related processes, system configurations, and any project-related decisions for future referenceStay informed about HRIS and payroll best practices, leveraging industry knowledge to enhance system performance and drive continuous improvementIdentify risks related to payroll projects, proactively develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution of issues to meet project objectivesWhat skills and qualifications are we looking for?Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related fieldProven experience managing HRIS projects, specifically focused on payroll systems, ideally within WorkdayStrong project management expertise, with experience in payroll system implementations and upgradesDeep understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and best practicesExperience configuring and optimizing Workday Payroll and related HRIS modulesProficiency in managing integrations and customizations related to payroll systems within WorkdayStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective payroll solutionsExceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersDetail-oriented with a commitment to delivering accurate, reliable payroll solutionsExperience training end-users and providing ongoing support for payroll-related systemsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced work environmentWhy join us?To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company;To have a competitive salary and a great benefits packageTo access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices;To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals;To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence;To join a dynamic, specialized and fast-growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued.To be part of a team where
having fun
is essential.