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Get Access To All JobsThank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Human Resources Technology Consultant uses their extensive knowledge of Human Resources (HR) systems and the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) field to recommend and implement effective and scalable solutions to stakeholder requests and can bring forth new ideas and identify ways to improve processes. The HR Technology Consultant works with all stakeholders of any project or initiative and is responsible for managing complex or sensitive HRIS projects through effective planning, requirements-gathering, designing, scoping, estimating, configuring, test scenario developing/coordinating, and deploying. Provides guidance and oversight to HR Technology Support Analysts to carry out configuration and testing. Associates at this level are subject matter experts and should be proactive in recognizing important trends that will affect the client and/or project initiatives and be able to communicate these trends to prepare the client to meet new challenges. This position will collaborate with the Mergers & Acquisitions team in ensuring an orderly integration of acquired businesses, with a large focus on Workday, associate information, and other related Human Resources systems.
Primary Responsibilities
- Consults with business stakeholders to understand their needs and makes expert recommendations for the best practice and scalable use across a range of HR Systems, processes, and functional areas
- Demonstrates ability to independently perform advanced foundational, functional, and security configuration in HRIS Systems
- Adept at utilizing vendor community and other resources to answer advanced questions, solve problems and make advanced system configuration recommendations
- Demonstrates advanced understanding and provides support of HRIS cross-functional areas such as security, business processes, data structures/importing and reporting
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of several HR functional disciplines and their corresponding system framework
- Uses understanding of functional area disciplines and leverages strong presentation and communication skills, demonstrates ability to work with stakeholders to develop project scopes and manage projects to successful completion
- Monitors information needs and designs new or modifies existing systems to meet changing requirements
- Serves as liaison with information systems staff in resolving programming and related problems
- Performs system maintenance and collaborates with functional and technical staff to coordinate application upgrades
- Focuses on product and service development, delivery and support, and applying key technologies
- Writes, maintains, and supports a variety of reports, queries, or condition rules
- Leads projects that may span across multiple organization areas and levels, and has accountability for ongoing activities or objectives
- Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions—effectively leveraging internal and external resources when needed
- Leads or directs colleagues
- Develops procedural documentation and job aids and may provide oversight to team members on documentation development
- Seeks opportunities internally and externally to grow professionally within the HRIS Analyst discipline
- Performs with only high level/strategic guidance from HRIS leaders
- Reviews and recommends effective processes for audit controls; provides oversight to others to ensure adherence to audit controls
- Provides expertise and leads HRIS M&A projects
- Recommends new equipment or software in support of objectives
- Collaborates with leaders and cross-functional teams in maintaining a M&A HRIS integration workstream from pre-due diligence to final harmonization
- Provides updates to stakeholders on status of HRIS integrations, fielding feedback and making changes where necessary
- Assists leadership in evaluating the HR data risk and implications of proposed M&A deals
- Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirement
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability typical of an individual with nine (9) years of experience in HRIS or related systems administration/configuration, project management and consultative role; or Support/configuration in complex HRM systems and projects such as systems migrations
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree - focus on HR Discipline
- HR Certification
- Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions and integrations of HR systems
- Project management experience
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to efficiently learn new systems when necessary
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines across simultaneous assignments
- Ability to identify needs and propose effective and scalable solutions
- Advanced ability to research, analyze data, and derive data-driven solutions
- Advanced time management and organizational Skills
- Business acumen
- Effective critical thinking and problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - ability to communicate complex information
- Excellent presentation/demonstration skills
- Excellent project and meeting facilitation/management
- Expertise within the HR Discipline; Recognized Subject Matter Expert
- Personal leadership skills - ability to champion for a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target: $112,041.05 USD
Median $159,220.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Riverchase Complex North Building
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Human Resources Technology Consultant uses their extensive knowledge of Human Resources (HR) systems and the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) field to recommend and implement effective and scalable solutions to stakeholder requests and can bring forth new ideas and identify ways to improve processes. The HR Technology Consultant works with all stakeholders of any project or initiative and is responsible for managing complex or sensitive HRIS projects through effective planning, requirements-gathering, designing, scoping, estimating, configuring, test scenario developing/coordinating, and deploying. Provides guidance and oversight to HR Technology Support Analysts to carry out configuration and testing. Associates at this level are subject matter experts and should be proactive in recognizing important trends that will affect the client and/or project initiatives and be able to communicate these trends to prepare the client to meet new challenges. This position will collaborate with the Mergers & Acquisitions team in ensuring an orderly integration of acquired businesses, with a large focus on Workday, associate information, and other related Human Resources systems.
Primary Responsibilities
- Consults with business stakeholders to understand their needs and makes expert recommendations for the best practice and scalable use across a range of HR Systems, processes, and functional areas
- Demonstrates ability to independently perform advanced foundational, functional, and security configuration in HRIS Systems
- Adept at utilizing vendor community and other resources to answer advanced questions, solve problems and make advanced system configuration recommendations
- Demonstrates advanced understanding and provides support of HRIS cross-functional areas such as security, business processes, data structures/importing and reporting
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of several HR functional disciplines and their corresponding system framework
- Uses understanding of functional area disciplines and leverages strong presentation and communication skills, demonstrates ability to work with stakeholders to develop project scopes and manage projects to successful completion
- Monitors information needs and designs new or modifies existing systems to meet changing requirements
- Serves as liaison with information systems staff in resolving programming and related problems
- Performs system maintenance and collaborates with functional and technical staff to coordinate application upgrades
- Focuses on product and service development, delivery and support, and applying key technologies
- Writes, maintains, and supports a variety of reports, queries, or condition rules
- Leads projects that may span across multiple organization areas and levels, and has accountability for ongoing activities or objectives
- Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions—effectively leveraging internal and external resources when needed
- Leads or directs colleagues
- Develops procedural documentation and job aids and may provide oversight to team members on documentation development
- Seeks opportunities internally and externally to grow professionally within the HRIS Analyst discipline
- Performs with only high level/strategic guidance from HRIS leaders
- Reviews and recommends effective processes for audit controls; provides oversight to others to ensure adherence to audit controls
- Provides expertise and leads HRIS M&A projects
- Recommends new equipment or software in support of objectives
- Collaborates with leaders and cross-functional teams in maintaining a M&A HRIS integration workstream from pre-due diligence to final harmonization
- Provides updates to stakeholders on status of HRIS integrations, fielding feedback and making changes where necessary
- Assists leadership in evaluating the HR data risk and implications of proposed M&A deals
- Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirement
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability typical of an individual with nine (9) years of experience in HRIS or related systems administration/configuration, project management and consultative role; or Support/configuration in complex HRM systems and projects such as systems migrations
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree - focus on HR Discipline
- HR Certification
- Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions and integrations of HR systems
- Project management experience
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to efficiently learn new systems when necessary
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines across simultaneous assignments
- Ability to identify needs and propose effective and scalable solutions
- Advanced ability to research, analyze data, and derive data-driven solutions
- Advanced time management and organizational Skills
- Business acumen
- Effective critical thinking and problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - ability to communicate complex information
- Excellent presentation/demonstration skills
- Excellent project and meeting facilitation/management
- Expertise within the HR Discipline; Recognized Subject Matter Expert
- Personal leadership skills - ability to champion for a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target: $112,041.05 USD
Median $159,220.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Riverchase Complex North Building
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Hris Consultant
Target enterprise employers, not small HR shops
Large corporations in healthcare, financial services, and tech sponsor HRIS Consultants far more consistently than small firms. Enterprise employers have established immigration programs and regularly file H-1B petitions for systems implementation and HR technology roles.
Certify in a major HCM platform before you apply
Workday Pro, SAP SuccessFactors certification, or Oracle HCM credentials significantly strengthen your sponsorship case. Certified consultants are harder to replace domestically, which employers factor into their decision to sponsor a visa petition.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
USCIS scrutinizes HRIS roles for specialty occupation status. A degree in information systems, human resources, or computer science directly tied to your job duties strengthens your petition. Avoid generic business degrees without a technical concentration.
Prioritize implementation roles over support roles
HRIS implementation and configuration roles carry stronger specialty occupation arguments than general HR support positions. Employers sponsoring system rollouts, module builds, or integration projects have a clearer case to make to USCIS than those hiring for ongoing maintenance.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview stage
Raise sponsorship early, ideally after a recruiter screens you and confirms interest. HRIS hiring timelines can move quickly. Knowing whether an employer has sponsored before saves you from investing weeks in a process that was never going to work.
Use Migrate Mate to find pre-vetted sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lists HRIS Consultant roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you spend less time filtering out companies that won't file. Browse open roles and filter by visa type to find positions that match your situation.
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Does an HRIS Consultant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, HRIS Consultant roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B, but the petition needs to clearly establish that the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as information systems, computer science, or human resources. Generic job descriptions that accept any degree weaken the specialty occupation argument. Employers with well-defined technical responsibilities and platform-specific requirements have the strongest cases.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my HRIS Consultant visa?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in information systems, human resources, business information technology, or computer science. The degree field matters as much as the level. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your academic background and the job duties. A degree in general business without a technical concentration can create complications during adjudication, particularly for roles involving system configuration and data integration.
How do I find HRIS Consultant jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find HRIS Consultant roles from employers with documented sponsorship history. Filtering by visa type lets you focus on companies that have actually sponsored before, rather than applying broadly and discovering late in the process that sponsorship isn't available. Enterprise employers in healthcare IT, financial services, and large-scale ERP implementations are the most active sponsors.
Are HRIS Consultant roles at risk of H-1B RFEs or denials?
HRIS roles do attract requests for evidence at a higher rate than purely technical roles like software engineering. USCIS sometimes questions whether the position genuinely requires a specialized degree versus general business knowledge. Strong petitions include detailed job duty descriptions tied to specific platform expertise, evidence the employer requires a degree in a specific field, and documentation of the technical complexity involved in the role.
Can an HRIS Consultant on OPT find sponsorship before the cap deadline?
Yes, but timing matters. H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date, so you need an offer in place by late March. If you're on STEM OPT, you have up to three years of work authorization, giving you two additional lottery cycles if you miss the first. Focus your search on employers already running large HCM implementations who have an ongoing need for your platform expertise.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Hris Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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