Senior HRIS Analyst

Senior HRIS Analyst

The Senior Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Analyst position will be primarily responsible for partnering with the HRIS Systems Manager in supporting and maintaining the HRIS system, Workday, in addition to supporting other systems supported by the HR department. As a subject matter expert across all Workday modules, this role will serve as the primary technical point of contact for system support, including setup, configuration, maintenance, user support, testing, troubleshooting, and other related projects. The Senior HRIS Analyst will be responsible for ensuring data integrity, generating and utilizing various reports, calculated fields, and scheduled outputs to meet business needs. This position is also expected to proactively suggest and implement creative solutions to address the strategic and operational needs of the business, while identifying opportunities for process improvements through data flow analysis.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Evaluates and recognizes the organization's internal business needs and identifies opportunities to best utilize the HRIS system to solve challenges and streamline processes.
• Configure and maintain Workday modules, including HCM, Absence, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Advanced Compensation, and Time and Attendance, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
• Provides support for HRIS system including researching and resolving system problems, performing scheduled activities, and recommending solutions or alternate methods to improve workflow.
• Designs, maintains, and supports a variety of complex reports and queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Develops standard and ad hoc reports to meet ongoing customer needs. Accountable for maintaining data integrity in systems including quality, accuracy, reporting, timeliness, and usability.
• Participates and leads special projects to improve efficiency within the department and recommends process improvements, innovative solutions, procedure changes to management.
• Builds and cultivates strong and effective working relationships with HR Business Partners, Payroll, and Benefits and other internal customers including IT team.
• Contributes to HR departmental goals, objectives, and projects to support the long-term effectiveness of the people strategy.
• Assists in evaluating department reports, decisions, and outcomes in relation to established goals, recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and services.
• Actively engages in the Workday Community, customer groups, and networking opportunities to leverage the Workday network and identify best practices.
• Plan, test, and implement system upgrades and new features. Collaborate with IT and Workday support to resolve technical issues or implement enhancements.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system configurations, integration specifications, and procedural guides.
• Design and implement automated workflows and business processes in Workday to streamline HR operations and enhance efficiency.

Additional duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Provides recommendations to leader for potential improvements within the department.
• Adheres to all First United policies and procedures.
• Completes all required compliance exams annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee specifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems or related field preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of HRIS Analyst experience and three (3) to five (5) years of Workday experience required.
• Workday Pro Certification preferred.
• Strong experience in Workday Absence, Payroll, and Advanced Comp modules preferred.
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical, data mining, and project management skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people across the organization through all channels including written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
• Strong initiative in the development and timely completion of projects and deadlines.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Strong leadership skills, exhibits sound and ethical judgment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality guidelines.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills. Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Good problem-solving and decision making skills with ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able and willing to continue personal development.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.