HR Implementation Specialist (Finance)

Position Summary: The HR Implementation Specialist is responsible for overseeing the successful deployment and integration of HR systems, processes, and programs. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that HR solutions meet organizational needs, are implemented effectively, and are aligned with company objectives. The specialist may mange project timeliness, coordinate with vendors, provide training, and offer ongoing support to ensure the HR systems and processes are operating efficiently.
Essential Functions:
Supports the HR VP and HR Ops Manager
Performs customer service functions by answering customer requests and questions
Prepare client specific demos
Lead the planning and execution of HR system implementations and upgrades
Develop project plans, including scope, objectives, timeliness, and resources requirements
Collaborate with HR team members, management and external partners to gather requirements and align on objectives
Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure project success
Oversee the configuration and customization of HR systems
Collaborate with other department leaders and with sales team to continually review and enhance performance and strategy
Work with vendors and IT teams to ensure system integration and functionality
Conduct testing to verify that systems meet business requirements and resolve any issues
Develop and deliver training materials for HR staff and end-users on new systems and processes
Create and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures
Provide ongoing to support and troubleshooting to customer and internal team to ensure the system is running smoothly and efficiently
Monitor system performance and user feedback to identify opportunities for enhancements
Stay updated on HR technology, trends and best practices to recommend new solutions
Be an expert for specific HR configuration areas for both internal and external users.
Will have a deep understanding of HRIS systems, the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Implement internal workflow procedures and recommend and implement improvement to processes
Provide regular, timely feedback and progress reports to HR VP, HR Ops Manager, clients, and team
Adapt to changing and rapidly growing environment
Accurately tracks time spent working on each client for billing
Works with honesty, integrity, ethically and accurately to provide excellent customer service
Other duties as assigned
Skills:
Proactive, results-oriented and able to work independently
Ability to lead and facilitate customer demos and trainings
Interpersonal Skills - maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits a willingness to try new things
Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data accurately and effectively and displays ability to read and interpret written information
Planning/organizing -Prioritizes, plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
Quality Control -demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
Adaptability -Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and deals with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
Dependability-is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, follows check lists, responds to directions, and solicits feedback to improve performance
Problem Solving -Identifies and resolves problems timely, gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Computer Skills -Ability to use a computer effectively and efficiently with Adobe or Microsoft products including e-mail plus effective understanding of how to use the internet as a resource
Safety and Security -Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials properly
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in HR, HRIS or a related field, with a focus on system implantation or project management
HR & payroll experience in UKG Ready preferred or equivalent system experience
PHR, SHRM-CP preferred
Physical Requirements:
Sitting for long periods of time -up to 4 hours
Ability to be at work regularly and on time 8 AM -4:30 PM Monday through Friday
Constant use of computer screen to read documents and ensure quality
Constant use of vision to read information in paper form, on computers and see body language of others
Frequent use of hearing to listen to instruction, answer phones and communicate with others
Frequent use of hands to type, move documents, grasp, hold, file
Frequent use of arms for reaching, sorting, and filing
May lift up to 15 pounds on occasion
Indoor, temperature-controlled environment