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Senior HRIS Analyst Job Summary The Senior HRIS Analyst is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and optimization of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Serving as a technical and analytical subject matter expert, this role ensures data integrity, system efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals. The Senior HRIS Analyst mentors team members, leads small- to mid-scale systems projects, and collaborates across departments to drive HR technology and process enhancements. Essential Functions • System Operations & Upgrades: Lead the planning, testing, configuration, and implementation of HRIS upgrades, patches, and new module rollouts. • Data Governance & Compliance: Maintain data integrity and enforce compliance with internal security policies, data governance frameworks, and external legal regulations. • Analytics & Reporting: Design, build, and deliver advanced reports, executive dashboards, and actionable workforce analytics to support strategic business decisions. • Process Improvement & Automation: Evaluate existing HR workflows to identify, design, and execute continuous process improvements and automation opportunities. • Project Management: Lead and coordinate small- to mid-scale HRIS projects, including system integrations, enhancements, and vendor management. • Mentorship & Support: Provide technical guidance, training, and day-to-day mentorship to junior HRIS analysts and broader HR staff. • Documentation & Training: Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, and end-user training materials. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR leadership, IT, and key business stakeholders to gather requirements, present technical solutions, and deliver data-driven insights. • Innovation & Best Practices: Stay current with emerging HR tech trends and proactively recommend innovative solutions to expand system capabilities. • Other Duties: Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). • Experience: 5–7 years of progressive HRIS experience, including hands-on system implementations, enhancements, and project coordination. Preferred Certifications • HR Professional Certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP , PHR/SPHR ) preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • HR Systems Expertise: Advanced hands-on experience with major enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Oracle HCM, or UKG). • Data & Analytics: Proficiency with data manipulation and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel). • Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of core HR functional areas, compliance, data privacy laws, and HR workflow management. • Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, prioritize deliverables, and meet tight deadlines. • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Work Environment & Physical Requirements • Location: In-office position based at the corporate office location. • Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% via air or ground transportation as needed. • Physical Demands: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Frequent use of standard office equipment and tools. • Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 20 lbs. • Ability to safely navigate an office environment (including elevators/stairs) and communicate effectively in person and digitally.

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Senior HRIS Analyst
System Operations & Upgrades: Lead the planning, testing, configuration, and implementation of HRIS upgrades, patches, and new module rollouts.
Data Governance & Compliance: Maintain data integrity and enforce compliance with internal security policies, data governance frameworks, and external legal regulations.
Analytics & Reporting: Design, build, and deliver advanced reports, executive dashboards, and actionable workforce analytics to support strategic business decisions.
Process Improvement & Automation: Evaluate existing HR workflows to identify, design, and execute continuous process improvements and automation opportunities.
Project Management: Lead and coordinate small- to mid-scale HRIS projects, including system integrations, enhancements, and vendor management.
Mentorship & Support: Provide technical guidance, training, and day-to-day mentorship to junior HRIS analysts and broader HR staff.
Documentation & Training: Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, and end-user training materials.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR leadership, IT, and key business stakeholders to gather requirements, present technical solutions, and deliver data-driven insights.
Innovation & Best Practices: Stay current with emerging HR tech trends and proactively recommend innovative solutions to expand system capabilities.
Other Duties: Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Education & Experience
Experience: 5–7 years of progressive HRIS experience, including hands-on system implementations, enhancements, and project coordination.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
HR Systems Expertise: Advanced hands-on experience with major enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Oracle HCM, or UKG).
Data & Analytics: Proficiency with data manipulation and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel).
Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of core HR functional areas, compliance, data privacy laws, and HR workflow management.
Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, prioritize deliverables, and meet tight deadlines.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Location: In-office position based at the corporate office location.

Nice-to-haves

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Preferred Certifications
HR Professional Certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP , PHR/SPHR ) preferred.

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