HRIS Specialist- Workday (Denver)
1 day ago
Denver
At Johns Manville, we believe our people are the heart of our success—and Workday is the engine that helps us support them. We’re looking for an HRIS Specialist who is passionate about leveraging Workday to make HR smarter, more efficient, and more connected. If you thrive on collaboration, process optimization, and building strong partnerships across HR and the business, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. Must be local to Denver, CO What You’ll Do: As our HRIS Specialist, you will serve as a trusted Workday expert and strategic partner, supporting the design, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of key HCM modules such as Core HR, Learning, Absence, Talent, Advanced Compensation, and more. Your work will directly influence our HR technology roadmap and elevate the employee experience across Johns Manville. You will: • Own Workday configuration, design, and maintenance, ensuring data integrity and a seamless user experience., • Partner closely with HR functional teams to identify needs and deliver innovative HR technology solutions., • Lead or co-lead HR technology implementations and upgrades, collaborating with leaders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors., • Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and help HR teams reimagine what’s possible through better technology., • Translate business requirements into technical specifications, guiding vendors and stakeholders through implementation., • Serve as the critical liaison between HR and IT, supporting testing, defect resolution, and execution of enhancements., • Develop test plans, conduct UAT, and validate system changes to ensure accuracy and functionality., • Create end-user documentation and training, helping employees and HR teams get the most out of Workday., • Perform regular audits and data integrity checks to maintain clean, reliable HR data., • Support Workday integrations, partnering with payroll and other internal teams., • Generate and optimize ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics to empower data-driven decision-making., • Troubleshoot system or data issues, identify root causes, and own solutions end‑to‑end., • Help standardize HR processes and define best practices across the organization., • Support HR, IT, and vendors with security role configurations and maintenance., • Maintain and update Workday business processes, workflows, and rules., • Perform other related duties that contribute to a high-performing HR systems ecosystem. What You Bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR, or related field, • 5+ years of HRIS experience, including supporting third‑party vendors and recommending system enhancements, • Workday configuration experience is required, • Strong reporting skills and familiarity with various reporting tools, • Understanding of Workday integrations and interface management, • Experience partnering with Payroll teams, • Proven ability to translate business needs into system design, • Solid understanding of controls, audits, and data governance, • Strong project management skills, including UAT, validation, and documentation, • Minimal travel (0–10 days per year), • Typical office environment, hybrid work schedule 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Role • You’ll have a real voice in shaping the future of HR technology at Johns Manville., • You’ll collaborate with engaged HR partners, IT teams, and business leaders who value your expertise., • You’ll work in a supportive culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth., • Every day presents a new opportunity to improve processes, enhance the employee experience, and elevate data integrity across the organization.