Blue Bird
HRIS Administrator
Blue Bird, Macon, Georgia, us, 31297
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager HRIS, Analytics & Compliance, this role is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organizations HRIS applications and modules, including system enhancements. This individual must demonstrate working knowledge of HR Systems, HR compliance process management, risk management and other recognized human resources competencies as well as a deep understanding of leadership and professional development actions.
With a focus on the Three Blue Bird Foundational Objectives: Take Care of Employees: Delight Customers & Dealers : Deliver Profitable Growth, this role will spend time assessing Blue Bird’s culture, identifying problems in areas such as communication, teamwork, facility hygiene, and recognition, and partner with key leaders to develop and execute strategies to address improvement opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and maintains optimal function of the HRIS, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modulesMay provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS usersCollaborates with executive leadership and HR staff to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommends and implements solutionsManages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS usersPrograms custom functions and documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reportsCompiles or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs for senior executives and HR staffServes as lead representative and liaison between HR, information services, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projectsEnsures system compliance with data security and privacy requirementsPerform compliance auditing for review by internal/external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulationsMaintains knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technologyPerform other related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and technical support skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goalsAbility to keep information confidentialProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareThorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS productEDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE :
Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Resources or related area of study5+ years of experience with HR SystemsUltiPro experience preferredExperience delivering programs in an industrial manufacturing settingWe VALUE
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidanceExcellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive mattersStrong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.Ability to influence stakeholdersEffective communication and ability to communicate complex compensation details in a clear mannerFlexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best youWorking in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager HRIS, Analytics & Compliance, this role is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organizations HRIS applications and modules, including system enhancements. This individual must demonstrate working knowledge of HR Systems, HR compliance process management, risk management and other recognized human resources competencies as well as a deep understanding of leadership and professional development actions.
With a focus on the Three Blue Bird Foundational Objectives: Take Care of Employees: Delight Customers & Dealers : Deliver Profitable Growth, this role will spend time assessing Blue Bird’s culture, identifying problems in areas such as communication, teamwork, facility hygiene, and recognition, and partner with key leaders to develop and execute strategies to address improvement opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and maintains optimal function of the HRIS, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modulesMay provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS usersCollaborates with executive leadership and HR staff to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommends and implements solutionsManages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS usersPrograms custom functions and documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reportsCompiles or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs for senior executives and HR staffServes as lead representative and liaison between HR, information services, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projectsEnsures system compliance with data security and privacy requirementsPerform compliance auditing for review by internal/external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulationsMaintains knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technologyPerform other related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and technical support skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goalsAbility to keep information confidentialProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareThorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS productEDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE :
Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Resources or related area of study5+ years of experience with HR SystemsUltiPro experience preferredExperience delivering programs in an industrial manufacturing settingWe VALUE
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidanceExcellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive mattersStrong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.Ability to influence stakeholdersEffective communication and ability to communicate complex compensation details in a clear mannerFlexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best youWorking in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.