Lead HRIS AnalystPurpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises, a defense contractor, is seeking a Lead HRIS Analyst in Virginia Beach, VA (Remote/Hybrid) who combines HR expertise with hands-on technical skills and an innovative, automation-focused mindset.
- This individual contributor will lead transitions of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and Learning Management System (LMS) while managing daily system operations and workforce reporting.
- The role also works with our Data/AI Team to explore practical AI capabilities that improve HR administrative efficiency.
Job Description:- Lead platform transitions through requirements, vendor evaluation, configuration, data migration and reconciliation, integration and user acceptance testing, launch, and stabilization.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and vendors; coordinate implementation decisions and payroll readiness with HR, Payroll, IT, and business partners.
- Own daily system configuration, workflows, integrations, troubleshooting; maintain access controls, data quality, and documentation to support reliable, compliant operations.
- Build Microsoft Power BI dashboards and HRIS reports, define consistent workforce metrics, and explain findings to leaders.
- Identify repetitive HR work and implement automation; collaborate with the Data/AI Team as needed to pilot AI solutions and measure efficiency, accuracy, and adoption.
- Train HR, managers, and employees, maintain user guides, and coordinate system releases and post-launch support.
Qualifications:- Must have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least 5 years of experience in HRIS or HR technology.
- Must have experience supporting HR systems in a large, growing global company and scaling processes across business units.
- Must have experience managing HRIS, ATS, and LMS transitions, including personal leadership of at least one complete HRIS replacement or migration through launch and stabilization.
- Must have hands-on system configuration and troubleshooting, with working knowledge of APIs, secure file transfers, data mapping, and reconciliation.
- Must have strong knowledge of HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, time and leave, payroll, and learning; ability to translate HR needs into system requirements.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Power BI, HRIS reporting, and advanced Excel.
- Must have experience improving processes through automation, with independent problem-solving, clear communication, and interest in developing AI capabilities for HR administrative work.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience with Paycor, Deltek Costpoint, Litmos, or comparable platforms, preferred.
- Government contracting or regulated industry experience; acquisition integration experience, preferred.
- Experience with workflow automation, low-code/no-code tools, or AI-enabled solutions, preferred.
- Relevant HR, HRIS, project management, or platform certification, preferred
Security Requirements:Travel Requirements:- Occasional travel to Virginia Beach, VA, up to 20% for remote employees.
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)
Physical Requirements - Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Pre-Employment Requirements:Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
