Sr. HRIS Analyst

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Position Overview: 

The Senior HRIS Analyst will lead the support, maintenance, and enhancement of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Workday, in addition to other systems supported by the HRIS team. This individual serves as a technical point-of-contact for assigned functional areas and assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. The Sr HRIS Analyst will report to the Sr Manager, HR Technology.

Responsibilities:

• Execute system administration functions including but not limited to dashboard and report management, permission management, and configuration modifications.

• Use knowledge of business processes and system functionality to identify ways to customize and enhance current business applications and operating systems to meet the functional needs of the business and improve business process.

• Work with human resources and business subject matter experts to identify potential configuration enhancements and system modifications to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the systems.

• Maintain awareness of current trends in HR systems administration with a focus on best practices in product and application support and data delivery.

• Review and evaluate all new system releases and enhancements and recommend and implement approved new functionality.

• Provide design expertise, analysis, testing and implementation support.

• Perform root cause analysis for system issues not operating as designed.

• Provide input for prioritization of business-related activities and initiatives.

• Participate in discussions on future use of technology and business process improvements.

• Provide subject matter expertise regarding how HR data and systems support other departments and ensure data integrity and security protocols are maintained through those integrations.

• May provide overall project management for given HR initiatives.

• Specific areas of Workday focus may include, but are not limited to: Core HR, Benefits, Integrations, Time, Absence, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Performance Enablement, and Security.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of combined experience in HR and technology comprised of 2+ years’ experience utilizing Workday to enhance HR business processes.

• Strong knowledge of key human resources functions including recruiting, payroll, and personnel administration.

• Extensive knowledge of HR, HR systems, HR processes and their integration with technology. 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, design, configure, implement & support HR data, processes and technology.

• Ability to facilitate and lead complex discussions in a mixed technical and business team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to absorb, synthesize and present moderately complex information through various forms of easily understood communications to most levels of business leadership.

• Knowledge of Workday configurations and business processes in the following areas: Core HR, Recruiting, and Security, with the ability to provide general support in one or more of the following areas: Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Integrations, Time Tracking, Absence, and Performance Enablement.

• Experience with Workday report building and data analysis (calculated fields, custom reports).

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues and data discrepancies.

• Experience in HRIS system implementation, testing, and upgrades.

• Must be able to identify and suggest plans to integrate and