Sr. HRIS Analyst
Position Summary
The Sr HRIS Analyst is responsible for managing, optimizing, and maintaining the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy, efficient processes, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Serving as a subject matter expert in HR technology, this role delivers advanced reporting, analytics, and system enhancements that support HR and broader business objectives.
Essential Functions
System Administration & Management: Manage day-to-day HRIS operations, including configuration, table maintenance, security administration, and environment oversight.
Lead or support system implementations, module deployments, migrations, upgrades, and patches to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
Configure and maintain HRIS modules (e.g., self-service, benefits, performance, time & attendance, onboarding) to align with evolving business needs.
Build, and support integrations between HRIS and ancillary systems and ensure accurate, efficient data flow.
Administer system security, roles, and permissions; perform periodic access reviews and maintain compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
Data Integrity, Testing & Quality Assurance
Establish and perform regular audits and validation routines to ensure data quality across HRIS and downstream systems.
Analyze and resolve data discrepancies; recommend process or system changes to prevent recurring issues.
Develop and execute testing plans for upgrades, patches, integrations, and new functionality, documenting outcomes and approvals.
Reporting & Analytics
Build, maintain, and schedule complex HR reports, queries, and dashboards for HR leadership and business partners.
Provide data to leadership for analysis of workforce trends — including turnover, headcount, culture, compensation, and talent metrics — to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
Support internal audits by providing required reports for internal and external auditors.
Process Optimization & Automation
Map HR processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend workflow improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.
Translate business requirements into technical solutions, configurations, and automation within the HRIS.
Monitor implemented changes and refine solutions to ensure long-term process optimization.
Project & Change Management
Lead HRIS-related projects — such as new module implementations, system upgrades, and integrations — from discovery through deployment and stabilization.
Coincide with HR stakeholders, IT, vendors, and consultants to manage scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
Document solutions, develop communication materials, and deliver training to ensure successful adoption of system changes.
Compliance & Security
Ensure HRIS processes and practices comply with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., GDPR/CCPA, HIPAA as applicable) and organizational policies.
Implement and monitor controls including audit logs, access reviews, and security configurations to safeguard sensitive HR data.
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with HR COEs (compensation, benefits, talent), Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure system capabilities support business needs.
Maintain awareness of HR technology trends, system enhancements, and vendor product roadmaps; participate in training and user communities to continuously advance HRIS expertise.