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HRIS Project Specialist (CONTRACT)

Airbus


Job Location:

Herndon, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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 its 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 HRBPs 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:

  • Bachelors 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:

  • Onsite or remote: 80 % Onsite - 20% remote

  • :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%)

Salary range:

Salary range based on the required profile is 40.00-45.00/hour Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills experience and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Prescription insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance Short and Long-term Disability insurance 401(k) Paid time off including paid holidays Tuition Assistance Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria. These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice..

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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 Companys 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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Required Experience:

IC