HRIS Project Coordinator (Benefits/Payroll)
Bronson HealthcareAbout the role
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HRIS Project Coordinator (Benefits/Payroll)Join Bronson Healthcare as an HRIS Functional Project Coordinator (Benefits/Payroll) and make a meaningful impact on our healthcare organization! In this pivotal role, you’ll lead, and support Workday configuration projects focused on Benefits and Payroll, driving improvements that directly enhance employee experiences and ensure compliance. You’ll work alongside an innovative and collaborative HRIS team, partnering closely with HR, IT, and Payroll to deliver seamless benefits administration, accurate payroll processes, and impactful system upgrades. This position is ideal for a proactive problem-solver who is passionate about healthcare, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth. With the flexibility of a hybrid work model and the opportunity to shape essential HR processes, your contributions will support Bronson’s mission of providing top-quality healthcare.
The HRIS Functional Project Coordinator (Benefits/Payroll) plays a key role in leading and supporting Workday configuration projects and enhancements specifically related to Benefits and Payroll. This position ensures accurate system configuration, continuous improvement, and effective leadership for processes such as open enrollment, ACA compliance, and retirement plan management. The coordinator balances independent work with cross-functional team leadership, serving as a strategic partner to HR, IT, and other departments, advancing Bronson’s operational goals and compliance requirements to support an optimized user experience. The role offers hybrid or remote work flexibility, with occasional onsite requirements averaging 4-5 days a month.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Functional Configuration
Lead benefits and payroll projects, balancing independent work with cross-functional collaboration. Projects include open enrollment and legislative updates (e.g., ACA compliance and retirement plan changes).
Oversee the design and functional configuration of Workday modules for benefits and payroll to ensure updates meet operational needs.
Implement process improvements to increase efficiency in benefits and payroll, reducing manual tasks and mitigating risks.
System Management & Enhancement
Configure and manage complex Workday business processes (BPs) for benefits and payroll, leveraging the Payroll and Benefits modules, custom reports, and Worker Security settings.
Develop and maintain custom reports, in collaboration with the HRIS team, to enhance audit readiness and support data-driven decisions across departments.
Evaluate and integrate new Workday releases for Benefits and Payroll, working with stakeholders to prioritize features that optimize Bronson’s workflows.
Conduct testing, validation, and routine audits of configurations to ensure alignment with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) standards and Bronson’s data accuracy requirements.
Perform regular payroll and benefits data audits to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, supporting accurate administration and minimizing compliance risks.
Support additional functional areas of Workday as needed in partnership with HRIS team members.
Compliance & Risk Management
Stay current on relevant legislative changes, proactively updating configurations to maintain compliance.
Collaborate with the Payroll team to perform regular audits of benefits and payroll data, addressing discrepancies to prevent issues such as overpayments or incorrect deductions.
Partner with IT to ensure data exchanged with vendors complies with security policies and industry best practices.
Cross-Department Collaboration
Serve as the technical liaison and lead for the annual benefits open enrollment process within Workday, partnering with the Benefits, Payroll, Vendors, and IT teams.
Act as a liaison with HR, Payroll, IT, and other departments to gather requirements and facilitate seamless project execution.
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