Freelance Hris Implementation Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

About Everstand

Everstand is a private, nonprofit organization providing youth and their families with education, mental health, and residential services across the Mid-Atlantic. Our purpose is to enrich communities, one family at a time. Guided by our core values of relationships, impact, safety, and empathy, we see the whole child, not the behavior.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Manager is responsible for the strategic administration, optimization, security, and continuous improvement of Everstand's Human Capital Management Technology platforms. This position serves as the organization's subject matter expert for HR technology, leading system administration, business process automation, reporting, integrations, implementation projects, and data governance initiatives. The HRIS Manager partners with Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Payroll, Quality Improvement, and operational leadership to ensure HR systems support organizational goals while delivering efficient, compliant, and user-friendly solutions.

This role oversees the ongoing administration of ADP Workforce Now, Greenhouse ATS, HireRight, ServiceNow HR workflows, and future HR technology platforms while leading system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and optimization initiatives. Your efforts will help us fulfill our mission of enriching communities, one family at a time.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the HR technology advisor to organizational leadership.
• Primary system administrator for ADP Workforce Now and all HR technology platforms.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize HRIS modules including:
• Core HR
• Payroll
• Benefits Administration
• Time & Attendance
• Performance Management
• Develop and execute the organization's HR technology roadmap.
• Evaluate emerging HR technologies and recommend system enhancements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase automation and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes through technology.
• Lead the implementation of new HR technologies.
• Manage vendor relationships and implementation partners.
• Oversee project timelines, testing, issue resolution, and production deployments.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Customer Support & Training

• Serve as Tier III HRIS support.
• Troubleshoot system issues.
• Train HR staff and organizational leaders.
• Develop user guides and job aids.
• Coordinate vendor support when necessary.

Vendor Management

• Serve as primary liaison with HR technology vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance.
• Coordinate upgrades.
• Manage support tickets.
• Evaluate contract renewals and future system enhancements
• Ensure successful adoption through communication and change management.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Assist other departments as organizational needs require.
• Participate in organizational committees and special projects.

Core Competencies

The HRIS Manager demonstrates a strong combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, operational excellence, and customer service while serving as the organization's Human Resources technology leader. Success in this role requires the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions, foster collaboration across departments, and continuously improve systems that support Everstand's mission. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following competency areas:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible HRIS administration experience.
• Three (3) years managing enterprise HRIS platforms.
• Experience implementing enterprise HR systems.
• Experience with HR technology integrations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master's degree preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now experience.
• Greenhouse ATS administration.
• HireRight administration.
• ServiceNow HRSD experience.

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• HRCI Certification
• ADP Workforce Now Certification

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct reports.

What does the benefits package look like?

• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year-providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave:Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:Medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment.
• FREE Employee Health Insurance: Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings:Retirement plan with an employer match of up to3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Eligible after three months of employment, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses.
• Additional Benefits: Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time hybrid position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees will work 2 days from home and 3 days in the office.

This job description is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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