Mid Level Hris Specialist Jobs
Mid level hris specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own system configurations, lead data integrity initiatives, and guide junior staff with minimal day-to-day oversight. Openings run across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Anduril, Veolia, and Fortinet hiring at this level now.
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The Role
We are seeking an experienced HRIS Specialist II to support and enhance our Workday platform and HR technology ecosystem. This role will serve as a key technical resource responsible for Workday configuration, reporting, integrations, troubleshooting, and process improvements across multiple functional areas, including Core HCM, Absence Management, Learning, and Advanced Compensation. The ideal candidate will have strong Workday expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience supporting a global workforce.
What You’ll Do
Administer and maintain Workday configuration, business processes, security, and data integrity.
Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and analytics.
Support the design, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting of Workday integrations and third-party interfaces.
Configure and support Workday Absence Management, Learning, and Advanced Compensation modules.
Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Finance, and IT teams to identify and implement system enhancements.
Participate in Workday releases, system upgrades, testing, and implementation projects.
Investigate and resolve system issues, data discrepancies, and integration failures.
Document system configurations, processes, and procedures while ensuring compliance with data governance standards.
Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance the employee and manager’s experience.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of HRIS experience, including at least 3 years supporting Workday.
Hands-on experience with:
Workday Reporting and Analytics
Workday Integrations and Interface Troubleshooting
Workday Absence Management
Workday Learning
Workday Advanced Compensation
Business Process Configuration
Experience supporting Workday implementations, enhancements, and system upgrades.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience supporting a multinational or global organization is preferred.
Experience with Workday security administration.
Experience with EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, or other integration technologies.
Workday certification(s) preferred.
Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $105,000 - $130,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
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- Anduril3
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Mid Level Hris Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level hris specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you configured modules, led an implementation phase, audited data accuracy, or trained end users without being supervised at every step. Mid level hris specialist roles reward candidates who can demonstrate they have handled real system decisions, caught errors before they escalated, and worked cross-functionally with HR, payroll, and IT teams.
Which companies hire mid level hris specialists?
Companies hiring mid level hris specialists right now include Anduril, Veolia, and Fortinet, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Mid-size and enterprise organizations across a range of industries tend to be the most active at this level, particularly those managing system upgrades, workforce expansions, or multi-module HRIS rollouts that require experienced hands.
Are there remote mid level hris specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 27% of mid level hris specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how system-based HR work translates well to distributed teams. Employers generally expect mid level candidates to work independently and communicate clearly across departments without needing on-site supervision.
How do I move up to a mid level hris specialist role?
Growing from entry level into a mid level hris specialist role takes deliberate skill-building over time. Focus on expanding your hands-on system experience beyond data entry, taking on configuration tasks, owning a reporting cycle, and volunteering for implementation support. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing processing errors or improving a workflow, signals the readiness employers look for when promoting or hiring at the mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level hris specialists?
Mid Level hris specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they manage large, complex workforces that require consistent system oversight, regular reporting, and ongoing configuration work that goes well beyond entry-level administration.