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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HR Operations & Systems Lead - **Company:** Wartsila North America, Inc. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Integration Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Analytics, SAP (Applications), HR Software, Workday - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4c7f50138c256c7a ## About the Role Required * 8-12+ years of experience in HR Operations, HRIS, or People Analytics. * Experience managing global HR systems and multi-country operations. * Strong expertise in HRIS platforms such as HiBob, Workday, Rippling, or SAP. * Proven experience managing vendors across payroll and benefits landscapes. * Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights. * Experience driving process standardization and system implementations. Preferred * Experience in a 300-1,000 employee global organization. * Exposure to strategic workforce planning. * Project management or transformation experience., Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. ## Description HR Systems & Data Ownership * Own and manage the global HRIS (system of record), ensuring data accuracy, governance, and scalability. * Oversee employee data lifecycle management (hire-to-retire) across all countries. * Design and maintain HR data standards, job architecture, and organizational structures. * Deliver regular and ad hoc HR reporting and analytics for leadership, including headcount, turnover, and workforce planning. * Ensure data integrity and compliance across systems and regions. Vendor & Partner Management * Manage relationships with global and local HR vendors, including HRIS, payroll providers across all countries, and benefits providers/brokers. * Lead vendor performance reviews, contract management, and cost optimization. * Serve as the primary point of contact for system integrations and issue resolution. * Partner with IT to ensure secure, scalable integration architecture. Global HR Operations * Design and oversee end-to-end HR operational processes across regions, including onboarding/offboarding, employee changes, and compensation/job updates. * Ensure consistent execution of HR processes while allowing for necessary local variation. * Develop and maintain global HR policies, SOPs, and process documentation. Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement * Drive global standardization of HR processes, definitions, and workflows. * Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and employee experience. * Lead HR transformation initiatives, including system enhancements and process redesign. * Establish KPIs and SLAs to measure HR operational effectiveness. Success Measures (First 12-18 Months) * HRIS established and adopted as the single source of truth. * Clean, standardized global employee data and reporting framework implemented. * Seamless integration with payroll providers across 10 countries. * Global HR programs digitized and consistently executed. * Measurable improvement in HR process efficiency, data accuracy, and manager/employee experience., Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Would You Buy Your Own HR? 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