Airbus Americas Hiring for HRIS Manager at Herndon, VA  Full Time

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international – with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Information Systems Manager (“HRIS Manager”) is responsible for leading major HR system process and design projects, systems configuration, implementation and maintenance of data standards, reporting and analytics. The HRIS Manager closely collaborates with stakeholders and senior team members to assist in the research, analysis and coordination of HRIS project implementations, enhancements and upgrades.

This includes the end-to-end process of scoping, resourcing and estimating costs of projects, defining timelines, assigning roles and responsibilities, developing effective change management and other project communications, implementation and the turnover to production support.

The HRIS Manager will work closely with business sponsors to evaluate business scope and objectives, assess impacts to the project and develop cost-effective and efficient solutions. Collaboration with all areas of Information Systems (“IS”) is critical to ensure appropriate technical resources are assigned to the project. This position will report to the Head of HR Digital Transformation, North America.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and defines the technology roadmap for HRIS and the full ecosystem of tools (CRM, HR Portal, Pay Survey tool) needed for successful HR operations, identifying new trends and technologies for possible implementation and making recommendations on replacing or improving existing ineffective systems or processes.
• Drives alignment on business priorities between regional customers (Centers of Expertise, HR Business Partner organizations), central HR Digital capabilities and regional North America IS organizations.
• Spearheads significant HR systems process and design projects, as well as configuration, implementation and maintenance for HR systems in the region.
• Executes full cycle project management for large projects on HRIS systems and digital tools to provide solutions to a variety of HRIS operational challenges and needs.
• Facilitates and leads project teams, develops project charters, work breakdown structures, project schedules and milestone plans, risk management, communication plans, issue logs and decision logs.
• Drives the vendor relationship with all HR system vendors: manages project timeline, budget, risks and scope, maintains project documentation, produces status reports and communicates status to management.
• Supports internal and external audit partners through reporting and technical expertise
• Ensures HRIS system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security and privacy requirements
• Serves as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert representing Airbus interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors and service providers.
• Mentor, develop and recruit a best-in-class, growing team (currently four)

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business, related field or equivalent work experience required

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in managing medium to large scale HR system projects of significant complexity
• 3 years’ experience managing and developing staff.
• Experience in managing and completing an HRIS implementation (HCM) required.
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP Vantage, Kronos or Workday HCM) required.
• Experience with project management tools required.
• Experience managing project-orientated teams and work groups preferred.
• Experience working with complex, matrixed organizations is a plus.
• Prior experience in Human Resources is a plus.

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
• Demonstrated experience managing a team and influencing outcomes with stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform work with professionalism, precision and in a fully compliant manner.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to clearly present information and answer questions from organizational leadership.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate well with others.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and manage effective use of own time
• Ability to operate in a global multicultural environment.
• A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and interactions
• Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to provide service and remain focused even during emotionally charged circumstances
• Strong team player skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• French, German, or Spanish skills are a plus.

Certifications:

• Workday certification in Human Capital Management required.
• SHRM or HRCI certification (or seeking) is a plus.
• Project management certification is a plus.

Travel:

• 10%Domestic.

Eligibility:

• Authorized to Work in the US.

Clearance:

• None.

Nature of Contacts:

Involved communication on a daily basis with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements:

Candidate should be comfortable working for extended periods using computers and be able to travel independently.

As a leader in our field, Airbus in America provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Airbus in America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus in America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

Airbus in America expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of Airbus’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

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