HRIS Project Coordinator - Dagen
Arlington, VA 22201
About the Job
We are looking for a strong project coordinator to support the Workday Implementation Project Manager for a global oil and gas client. Working on-site daily this will be a highly visible role within the organization.
Benefits are paid 100% for employee and family and you will enjoy a team of people engaged in making changes to the organization. You will never be bored and you will be challenged.
Reporting to the HRIS Project Manager, this role is integral to ensuring the smooth execution of HR technology initiatives by providing coordination, communication, and administrative support across the project teams. The ideal candidate has experience in HR systems, strong project management skills, and a proactive mindset to help deliver successful outcomes.
Project Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking project milestones, deliverables, and timelines for the Workday implementation and other HRIS and/or HR projects.
- Act as a liaison to ensure project alignment and timely progress.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to HRIS projects, preparing agendas and documenting minutes.
- Monitor project tasks and follow up with team members to ensure deadlines are met.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, process workflows, and system configuration guides.
- Communicate updates, risks, and issues to the HRIS Project Manager in a clear and timely manner.
- Maintain project files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, organized, and easily accessible.
- Coordinate testing efforts, including test script development, scheduling, and tracking outcomes.
- Assist in identifying and resolving issues during system testing, UAT, and post-implementation support.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in HR or project coordination roles, preferably with exposure to HRIS implementations or system upgrades
- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and project management tools.