Human Resources Information Systems Specialist - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Human Resources Information Systems Specialist

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Human Resources

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 14787259

Date Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Description: About the Opportunity

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to create an environment that values employing the best people, creating and maintaining superior client relationships, and relentlessly innovating along the way. We are looking for a Human Resources professional who embraces ownership and accountability and embodies character, competency, and commitment.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 100,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.


• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.


• 401k Match (6%).


• Educational Assistance.


• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).


• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.


• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

As a Subject Matter Expert on the HR Business Systems team, the HRIS PeopleSoft Specialist will be primarily responsible for administering and maintaining General Dynamics Land Systems' PeopleSoft HRM system. This position resides in HR Business Systems and regularly collaborates with HR users to identity system needs, implement enhancements, and ensure data integrity and accuracy.

• Drive business processes and system configuration to a global standard where possible, to improve sustainability and maintainability.


• Identify HR business process changes which increase efficiency and improve user acceptance and overall experience. Proactively formulate ideas and recommendations for system improvements.


• Interpret business needs and design custom reports within existing platforms using built-in solutions.


• Support various data requests, reports, and metrics.


• Provide day-to-day functional system support for PeopleSoft, including resolution of issues as applicable working with technical experts internally and externally.


• Support data imports and exports for PeopleSoft.


• Assist with security and role-based permission administration.


• Maintain data integrity to enable accurate and timely data generation for internal and external audits, including creating and conducting data audits, then analyzing and ensuring corrective actions are in place.


• Primary contact for audit related PeopleSoft requests and support others within HR as needed with compliance or audits.


• Support system upgrades, testing new patches, or new releases.


• Ensure all GDLS PeopleSoft users have the knowledge and guidance to do their work in an accurate and efficient manner.


• Document and maintain system admin procedures and User Guides.


• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the business.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.


• Prior knowledge of enterprise-level HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft HRM and Jobvite Applicant Tracking System preferred.


• Previous HR background to ensure procedures in the system meet organizational needs and goals.


• Professional certifications from HRIS platforms preferred.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required along with the ability to create queries.


• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to collaborate with users across the organization with varying skill levels.


• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, along with a willingness to take initiative.


• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities while accomplishing detailed work with accuracy.


• Proficient in working on multiple projects concurrently while managing own priorities to consistently deliver on commitments and meet deadlines.


• Must handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.


• Must be available to occasionally work weekends, holidays and overtime as dictated by the needs of the business.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Opportunity

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to create an environment that values employing the best people, creating and maintaining superior client relationships, and relentlessly innovating along the way. We are looking for a Human Resources professional who embraces ownership and accountability and embodies character, competency, and commitment.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 100,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.


• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.


• 401k Match (6%).


• Educational Assistance.


• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).


• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.


• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

As a Subject Matter Expert on the HR Business Systems team, the HRIS PeopleSoft Specialist will be primarily responsible for administering and maintaining General Dynamics Land Systems' PeopleSoft HRM system. This position resides in HR Business Systems and regularly collaborates with HR users to identity system needs, implement enhancements, and ensure data integrity and accuracy.

• Drive business processes and system configuration to a global standard where possible, to improve sustainability and maintainability.


• Identify HR business process changes which increase efficiency and improve user acceptance and overall experience. Proactively formulate ideas and recommendations for system improvements.


• Interpret business needs and design custom reports within existing platforms using built-in solutions.


• Support various data requests, reports, and metrics.


• Provide day-to-day functional system support for PeopleSoft, including resolution of issues as applicable working with technical experts internally and externally.


• Support data imports and exports for PeopleSoft.


• Assist with security and role-based permission administration.


• Maintain data integrity to enable accurate and timely data generation for internal and external audits, including creating and conducting data audits, then analyzing and ensuring corrective actions are in place.


• Primary contact for audit related PeopleSoft requests and support others within HR as needed with compliance or audits.


• Support system upgrades, testing new patches, or new releases.


• Ensure all GDLS PeopleSoft users have the knowledge and guidance to do their work in an accurate and efficient manner.


• Document and maintain system admin procedures and User Guides.


• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the business.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.


• Prior knowledge of enterprise-level HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft HRM and Jobvite Applicant Tracking System preferred.


• Previous HR background to ensure procedures in the system meet organizational needs and goals.


• Professional certifications from HRIS platforms preferred.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required along with the ability to create queries.


• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to collaborate with users across the organization with varying skill levels.


• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, along with a willingness to take initiative.


• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities while accomplishing detailed work with accuracy.


• Proficient in working on multiple projects concurrently while managing own priorities to consistently deliver on commitments and meet deadlines.


• Must handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.


• Must be available to occasionally work weekends, holidays and overtime as dictated by the needs of the business.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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