Senior HRIS Analyst

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst for our Human Resources team in one of the following office locations: Menlo Park, CA ; Natick, MA; and Denver, CO.

Key Statistics

• 1,100+ Team members
• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Responsibilities

• Owning and optimizing HR technology platforms, including UKG and iCIMS
• Serving as system expert and primary point of contact for configuration, reporting, integrations, and ongoing enhancements
• Ensuring system integrity, performance, and alignment with HR, recruiting, and business needs
• Partnering with HR, Payroll, IT, and business leaders to assess needs and define requirements
• Designing and implementing solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience
• Driving reporting, analytics, and insights: Building and maintaining dashboards and reporting solutions (Power BI or similar tools)
• Delivering clear, actionable insights to inform workforce and business decisions
• Leveraging technology and AI to improve outcomes: Identifying opportunities to apply automation, AI tools, or advanced analytics to streamline processes and enhance insights
• Leading projects and continuous improvement: Managing HRIS-related initiatives (system enhancements, integrations, reporting improvements) end-to-end
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual effort
• Strengthening stakeholder partnerships: Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, balancing competing priorities
• Communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Supporting and enabling users: Troubleshooting issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable fixes
• Providing training, guidance, and documentation to improve adoption and consistency

Qualifications

• Experience 5+ years of HRIS experience, ideally in an analyst or senior analyst role
• Hands-on experience with UKG / UltiPro / UKG Pro (strongly preferred)
• Experience with iCIMS or another talent acquisition system preferred
• Experience supporting HR processes such as recruiting, onboarding, payroll, timekeeping, or performance management
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-oriented approach
• Proven ability to assess needs and translate them into effective system solutions
• Experience managing projects and coordinating across multiple stakeholders
• Strong data and reporting skills, including experience with Power BI or similar tools
• Ways of Working Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative and proactive in building relationships across teams
• Clear, confident communicator—able to simplify complex topics
• Comfort with emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, and using them to improve efficiency and insights
• Experience with HRIS implementations or major system enhancements
• Familiarity with integrations across HR, recruiting, payroll, and finance systems
• Exposure to data governance, compliance, and audit practices
• Experience applying automation, AI, or advanced analytics within HR or business processes

How to Apply

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com .

To apply, please visit our careers page: https://www.exponent.com/careers