Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Analyst

 GENERAL SUMMARY:

 

Interacts with all levels and groups to implement, upgrade, support and maintain company Human Resources Information Systems.  Uses organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills to support global HR systems projects.  Works with management and internal groups to develop processes and procedures for maintenance of HR systems.  Provides metrics and reports to identify business problems and/or support business decisions.  Responsible for protecting employee confidential data.  Other duties as assigned.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.  HR systems implementations, upgrades and projects - Schedules and leads project meetings; provides system demonstrations; performs gap analysis between existing and new system; identifies critical business or end-user requirements; identifies potential issues and researches possible solutions; performs system setup; creates data load templates; enters or loads data into new system; validates the load process; develops test plan, conducts system testing and coordinates system testing with appropriate parties; troubleshoots any implementation issues.  Supports projects with research, analysis, coordination and communication.

 

2.  Interfaces - Identifies interface requirements for data transfers between systems; creates import/export or works with system vendor to develop these templates; communicates effectively with developers and other technical professionals to create interface programs; tests interfaces and troubleshoots interface issues; implements appropriate data safeguards such as encryption and transfer procedures such as SFTP.

 

3.  Metrics/Reports - Works with internal clients groups to identify requirements for data reports and metrics. Creates and delivers high quality, easy to use reports, including charts and graphs, as needed.  Performs statistical and trend analysis to highlight business issues and/or support business decisions.  Ensures security of all data provided to client groups.

 

4.  Data Maintenance and Audits - Uses understanding of system setup, interdependencies and data flow to track down system and interface problems; logs issues with software vendor or IT as appropriate; test and implements resolutions.  Maintains system tables.  Develops procedures for evaluating and implementing system or interface enhancements.  Conducts data audits and alerts appropriate HRIS team members of other internal groups as appropriate to research and fix the issue.  Responsible for ensuring high quality data is maintained in HR systems.

 

5.  Client support and end user training - Responsible for client support for HR systems including problem resolution, reporting and business policy and procedures support.  Provides documentation or end-user training to ensure the effective utilization of HR systems.  Assist with rollout and communication related to new systems and initiatives.

 

6.  Documentation - Creates and maintains documents for process flow, procedures and training purposes.  Uses flow chart, screen shots and step-by-step instructions to document HR system usage.

 

7.  Security - Responsible for creating, updating and removing end-user application access, system access and data access for all employees.  Conduct end-user access audits and modify end-user access as necessary.  Monitor and manage security request.

 

8.  Workflow - Responsible for working with internal groups to identify appropriate process workflow for automated processes in HR systems.  Document, implement and test system workflow.  Implement procedures for auditing and maintaining organizational hierarchy and other elements that impact the workflow.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Requires Bachelor’s degree Requires 3-5 years experience in HRIS or similar role Requires working knowledge of  HR systems Requires technical aptitude and attention to details Requires exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills Requires excellent time management and organizational skills Requires customer service mindset