Remote Hris Specialist Jobs

Remote Hris Specialist jobs are in active demand at remote-first companies and large distributed teams, including employers like Playlist, GitLab, and BeyondTrust, from junior to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerPlaylist
Top industryHealthcare
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring17

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Ivanti
Senior HRIS Integration Developer
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Ivanti
Added 3d ago
Senior HRIS Integration Developer
Ivanti
Remote
Human Resources
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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MedStar Health
Manager HR Technology Delivery & HRIS
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MedStar Health
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Manager HR Technology Delivery & HRIS
MedStar Health
Maryland
$105k - $182k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Playlist
Senior Technical Project Manager, HRIS | Contract
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Playlist
Added 4d ago
Senior Technical Project Manager, HRIS | Contract
Playlist
New York, New York
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$41.57 - $55.43/hr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Playlist
Senior Technical Project Manager, HRIS | Contract
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Playlist
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Senior Technical Project Manager, HRIS | Contract
Playlist
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$41.57 - $55.43/hr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Playlist
Senior Technical Project Manager, HRIS | Contract
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Playlist
Added 4d ago
Senior Technical Project Manager, HRIS | Contract
Playlist
Atlanta, Georgia
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$41.57 - $55.43/hr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Remote Hris Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Playlist
    Playlist5
  • GitLab
    GitLab2
  • BeyondTrust
    BeyondTrust2
  • NVA
    NVA1
  • ALPLA
    ALPLA1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services5
  • Technology & Software3
  • Non-Profit & Social Services2
  • Chemicals & Materials1
  • Animal Care & Pet Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote hris specialist jobs.

  • Experience administering Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or ADP Workforce Now
  • Proficiency in HRIS data management, reporting, and system configuration
  • Strong Excel or data analysis skills for auditing and workforce reporting
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, information systems, or a related field
  • Knowledge of HR processes including payroll, benefits, onboarding, and compliance
  • Experience with system integrations, data imports, and troubleshooting HRIS issues

Tips for Your Remote Hris Specialist Job Search

Quantify your system configuration work

Recruiters want proof of scope, not just tool names. On your resume, note the number of employee records you managed, modules you configured, or integrations you built in platforms like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP. Specifics separate strong candidates from generic applicants.

Certify in your primary HRIS platform

Many postings list Workday Pro, Oracle HCM, or ADP certification as preferred or required. If you work daily in a system without a credential, pursue the vendor's certification program. It signals genuine depth and moves your resume past automated filters.

Target postings by the module you know best

Search by sub-specialization, not just title. Postings for payroll configuration, talent module administration, or benefits carrier feeds attract fewer applicants than broad hris specialist searches. Matching your module expertise to the posting's priority requirement sharpens your pitch.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists hris specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prep for system-scenario interview questions

Interviewers commonly ask how you'd handle a payroll feed failure, a data audit discrepancy, or a new-hire workflow breaking mid-implementation. Walk through a real example from your experience, including what you diagnosed, what you changed, and how you verified the fix.

Negotiate scope before title or perks

In hris specialist roles, the systems you own define your growth and resume value more than salary band does. Before accepting an offer, clarify which modules you'll administer, whether you'll lead implementations, and who controls system access decisions. Those answers shape what you can show in two years.

Remote Hris Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote hris specialist job?

Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote hris specialist employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.

Which companies hire remote hris specialists?

Companies hiring remote hris specialists include Playlist, GitLab, and BeyondTrust, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote hris specialist roles.

Can you get a remote hris specialist job with no experience?

Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote hris specialist openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.

Do you need a degree for remote hris specialist jobs?

Not always. Many employers hire remote hris specialists on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote hris specialist roles.

Which industries hire the most remote hris specialists?

Remote hris specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire hris specialists remotely most consistently.

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