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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HRIS Consultant - **Company:** Highmark Inc. - **Location:** Santa Fe, NM, United States - **Salary:** $108,600.0 - $180,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Knowledge Management, Requirements Management, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, HR Software, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, Workday - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkyzsw ## About the Role Required + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Human Resources or Related Field Substitutions + Six (6)years related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree, Required + 5 years Designing, Building, Consulting and Implementing Business Solutions using Information Technology, to include 2+ years Workday configuration experience. Preferred + 3 years Workday Configuration, Testing and Deployment of Applications and Integrations + 1 year Healthcare or Health Insurance, + Expert functional knowledge with the following business functions: Talent Acquisition/Talent Management, HCM/Benefits/Compensation/LeaveAdministration/Employee Health, Payroll/Time & Attendance, and/or Portal Design/Content Management/Case Management and Knowledge Management + Knowledge and understanding of the appropriate escalation process for unresolved issues + Maintain related HCM Application training and related certification/re-certification of HCM Application Training + Knowledge and training of the reporting tool; Experience in HCM Application reporting tool(s) + Knowledge of reporting specifications, available fields, and structure Language (Other than English), Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds ## Description This job requires an expert understanding of HCM and Payroll application functionality and business process configuration options to provide thoughtful consultative leadership to create impactful, effective, and efficient solutions. The incumbent will support all Enterprise business areas and will be accountable to HR Systems management as well as Enterprise Process Owners for the assigned functional areas. Will provide consultation with stakeholders to analyze system & process issues along with enhancement opportunities. This incumbent will lead in developing requirements documentation for various business initiatives and actively participate in the industry and application user groups, as well as partners with other Systems & IT resources to configure, test & deploy solutions. May support HR customers with any process or system issues related to the functional domain being supported. Will lead user experience sessions with various stakeholders (employees, managers, HR Partners, etc.) to identify opportunities for improvement and collect voice of customer. The incumbent may be responsible for identifying, planning, developing, testing and deploying new features in support of customer needs and within the application update cycles. This position will be required to lead various projects that require system changes or updates. This includes mapping out timelines for configuration and testing partnering with the business for successful execution. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES + Provide consultative and collaborative stakeholder sessions to identify, seek clarification and understanding, and analyze issues to provide technological solutions for business process issues.Provide oversight and ensure team members are accountable for completing documents/deliverables based on customer commitments. + Meet customer commitments on-time and within expected budgets. Collaborate and ensure customer expectations are met by providing regular cadence of communications / project timelines, etc. Ensure customer satisfaction levels remain high from both internal staff and external vendors/providers. + Regularly assess current state of services and proactively identify areas of opportunity for improvement.Serve as an escalation point for customer service fulfillment requests.Drives process design and fulfillment activities for the functional area.May define, develop and deliver operational metrics for the operating performance of the functional areas.Maintain departmental programs, systems documentation and procedures in a current and detailed manner. + Identify and escalate key issues, risks, roadblocks in delivering customer services.Develop and manage plans related to new projects and BAU activities.Provide input to continually improve technology solutions and capabilities related to stakeholder groups. + Other duties as assigned ## 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) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [100 times more frequent deployments: How did we create a high performance team?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1069-100-times-more-frequent-deployments-how-did-we-create-a-high-performance-team) - [Employee Happiness: The Underrated Growth Engine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1310-employee-happiness-the-underrated-growth-engine) - [Key HR Trends in 2024: Overcoming a Year of Emotional Disconnect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1271-key-hr-trends-in-2024-overcoming-a-year-of-emotional-disconnect) - [Is HR dead? 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