• Project Manager - Systems

    Robert Half Management Resources (Clayton, MO)


    Description

    We are seeking an experienced Interim HRIS Manager to support a government HR team during a critical period of Workday implementation and heavy testing. This role backfills a recent retirement and provides essential leadership and operational continuity.

     

    The ideal contractor will be a hands‑on HRIS leader who can quickly assimilate into a tenured team, provide oversight, support Workday testing, and ensure day‑to‑day HRIS operations continue smoothly.

    Key Responsibilities

    Immediate Priorities

     

    + Lead and support Workday testing, including participation in build meetings and execution of testing scenarios.

    + Conduct data review and validation ahead of the July 2026 Workday go‑live.

    + Provide organizational oversight, ensuring tasks, deadlines, and follow‑ups stay on track.

    + Support a tenured HRIS team while the Deputy Director focuses on Workday project demands.

     

    Operational HRIS Responsibilities

    While not all will be required daily, candidates must be capable of performing or advising on:

    + Supervising daily HRIS operations and supporting a team of four.

    + Training HRIS staff and end users on system functionality.

    + Documenting system processes and developing user guides.

    + Managing employee performance and ensuring quality of work output.

    + Maintaining accuracy, integrity, and security of employee data.

    + Leading HRIS implementations and data migrations.

    + Adjusting employee time, attendance, and accrual records.

    + Uploading pay changes via mass action imports.

    + Implementing classification and compensation changes.

    + Updating job class master, position control, pay ranges, and salary/accrual tables in Munis.

    + Executing year‑end accrual rollovers.

    + Assigning and managing tickets through the Rite Ticketing system.

    + Reviewing and approving Personnel Action Forms.

    + Interpreting Civil Service Rules.

    + Developing standard and ad‑hoc HR reports.

     

    Not Required for This Engagement

     

    + Payroll/time‑off approvals

    + E‑Verify management

    + Unemployment vendor management

    + Union liaison responsibilities

     

    Work Environment

     

    + Highly tenured HR team with strong process knowledge.

    + No major backlog or data integrity issues.

    + Standard onsite schedule: extended hours may be needed as Workday go‑live approaches.

    Requirements

    Required Qualifications

    + 5+ years of HRIS leadership experience, preferably in public sector or government environments.

    + Strong experience with Workday testing; implementation experience highly preferred.

    + Familiarity with Munis or similar public‑sector ERP systems (preferred, not required).

    + Demonstrated ability to lead and support HRIS teams.

    + Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

    + Ability to work 100% onsite and thrive in a fast‑paced, project‑heavy environment.

     

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