HRIS Manager - MUST HAVE HRIS IMPLEMENTATION EXPEREINCE

Description
Job Description:
The HRIS Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation and management of global Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Modernization program.
The HRIS Project Manager is a project management position focusing on the successful delivery of moderate to high risk HR projects. The PM is primarily expected to manage major HR modernization program by leveraging project management best practices, through leadership of Project Teams and by managing direct and indirect project stakeholders. The incumbent will work autonomously while reporting into HR Transformation Leader and partnering with HR functional leads and Systems Vendor on the planning and execution of HRIS project. The PM has a good understanding of HR, the best practices (science of project management) and in relationship building (art of project management) in support of effective delivery of their project assignments.
Overall Responsibilities
Develop and manage the "end-to-end" planning and execution of project plans in a manner consistent with the Enterprise Pipeline, project management best practices, and the use of project management supporting tools.
Effectively maintain, track and measure key project management success metrics related to scope, resources, schedule, budget, issues, risks, change control, and business outcomes. Acting as the Point-of-Contact (POC) for the project performance, providing updates and escalations to the HR Transformation Leader, Sponsor, Project Team and Stakeholders, and members of HR Leadership.
Demonstrate expertise in building and managing project schedules, understanding constraints and roadblocks/barriers, identifying potential risks and mitigation plans.
Understand the project financial reporting, explain variances, and propose recommendations for improvement.
Preparation and participation in partnership with the owner for project performance reviews including, updating project-related information, development of executive readout materials and responsibility for communicating project status.
Manage comprehensive written and verbal project communications including the creation and dissemination of status reports and ad hoc communications as defined by leadership and the communications plan agreed upon with the Project Sponsor and Owner.
Ability to be deployed as an "end-to-end" Project Manager on highly visible HR Transformation/Modernization project spanning over a variety of discipline areas and collaborate on sub-projects belonging to larger initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead end-to-end HRIS implementation/ Modernization projects.
Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships.
System Management
Oversee HR and related system configuration, integration, and data migration.
Ensure compliance with data security and regulatory standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate project progress and updates to all relevant parties.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Understanding of end-to-end HR processes,
Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience in HRIS implementation or migration. Familiarity with major HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud, UKG).
Knowledge of global HRIS configurations and multi-country compliance issues.
Preferred Interpersonal skills:
Business Acumen
Negotiation and Conflict Management
Problem Solving
Communication skills
Time Management and Planning
Other
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
PMP Certification - preferred
Minimum 8 -10 years of experience in HRIS and/or related domain directly managing moderately complex projects and evaluating project performance data
Expertise in the MS Office Product Suite, including Visio
Expertise in MS Project or other project tracking tools
Strong knowledge of project management scheduling processes and tools (WBS, Gantt)
Knowledge of agile project management tools (Jira) ; Knowledge of PPM tools (EPM, Clarity, Planview)
Skills
Program management, Project management, Hris, Hcm, workday, oracle hcm, ukg, peoplesoft
Top Skills Details
Program management, Project management, Hris, Hcm, workday, oracle hcm
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $88.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.