Project Specialist, Global HRIS

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

 

Location: Indianapolis, IN 

Division: Group 
Job Posting Title: Project Specialist, Global HRIS, Global HRIS 
Time Type: Full Time

 

Summary
DSV has embarked on an ambitious growth journey where we successfully have rolled out SAP SuccessFactors on a global scale targeting over 75,000 employees with 12 payroll integrations so far. Currently our modules contain Employee Central, Time off, Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruiting Marketing, Performance Management and Succession.   

 

Our journey doesn't stop here. We are continuously evolving and enhancing the scene for DSV’s global Human Resources tools to meet the ever-changing needs of our workforce. Building upon the foundation of SAP SuccessFactors, we are now focused on introducing new and ambitious projects, such as total workforce management, to further enhance our HR technology landscape.  

 

The Project Specialist within the Global HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) team plays a vital role in ensuring coordination and alignment across the Global HRIS teams. This role is key to driving the seamless execution of internal projects by managing deliverables, supporting team activities, and facilitating effective communication across the various HRIS functions. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate team activities, schedules, and deliverables within the Global HRIS organization to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Support internal HRIS projects by assisting in project planning, resource allocation, and deliverable tracking.
• Act as the liaison between Global HRIS organization and other internal departments, ensuring effective communication and alignment of activities.
• Manage meeting coordination across multiple teams, including scheduling, preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and tracking action items.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and presentations.
• Monitor project timelines and provide regular updates on progress to stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and operational support to HRIS leadership, including reporting, data analysis, and task follow-up.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, project management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• 4+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a similar role, preferably in a global HR or HRIS environment.
• Familiarity with HR systems, processes, and workflows (experience with HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors is a plus).
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 

Required Skills

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can cope with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. 
• Communication: Communicates in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand with the ability to work across global teams.
• Problem Solving: Ensures that policies, rules and organizational directives are followed when approaching and solving emerging problems; makes sound, well-informed, and objective judgements; efficiently identifies and resolves problems. 
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, possesses strong organizational skills. 
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; ability to clearly, effectively and respectfully exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with stakeholders; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect, follows through on commitments. 
• Attention to detail: Is able to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. This means monitoring and checking work or information, while organizing time and resources efficiently. 
• Thoroughness: Ensuring that one’s own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate; carefully prep