Who We Are

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 89 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.

Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.

About the Position

Responsible for performing analyses, configuration, testing, support, and maintenance of HR Systems, data, and reports. Manage business processes configuration and testing in HRIS. Diagnose and track system challenges and recommend improved/new functionality to support business strategies and return on investment. Serve on cross-departmental teams and provide expertise/support for HR System project teams, including new modules/functionality, and facilitate process improvements.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for performing analyses, configuration, testing, support, and maintenance of HR Systems, data, and reports. Ensure optimal functionality, track, and diagnose system challenges. Implement new procedures/projects and improvements due to business changes, operational requirements, strategic initiatives, and legal requirements. Lead design sessions, facilitate meetings, and develop project plans. Create and maintain a variety of ongoing reports, as well as ad hoc reports and metrics in consultation with internal clients. Collaborate within HR and with CW leaders to evaluate business process design and system capabilities based on the needs of the business. Provide end-user support, communications, and create and maintain job aids. Oversee and maintain optimal function of the organizations internal HR information services systems, which may include database management, installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules. Oversee and maintain interfaces, internal database files, tables, codes, backup files, integrity, permissions, and security. Install, implement, modify, and upgrade software and applications to meet changing business and technology. Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to employees at all levels. Collaborate with HR leadership to identify the needed improvements and enhancements to existing information services and databases; recommend and implement solutions. Develop dashboards, create automated queries, filters, macros, and reports. Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in data management and security, HR technology, and HRIS applications. Oversee the procurement of appropriate hardware and software to ensure that the organization has high quality, efficient systems. Performs other duties as required.

Required and Preferred Education and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Human Resource Management 7 years’ experience HRIS database management or related experience 3 years’ experience as a lead or supervisor Preferred: Knowledgeable of multiple systems (UKG, Workday, Kronos) SHRM or SHRM-SCP Qualifications: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Thorough understanding of database construction.

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