Senior HRIS Analyst

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Analyst Senior supports the HR organization to ensure that business & systems requirements and priorities are defined and documented. Assists the HR organization in the production of HRIS business solutions. The Senior Analyst works with business units, operations and other stakeholders to gather information requirements utilizing a variety of techniques such as interviews, work sessions, storyboarding and prototyping. The Senior Analyst will evaluate customer needs/issues, assist in evaluating alternatives, and determine appropriate solutions with technical staff. The Senior Analyst provides input for the training team on how solutions will work to ensure accurate creation of training materials. Participates in project management activities as required. Assist with change management issues regarding requirements and User Acceptance Testing. Ensures ongoing Human Resource systems are secure, reliable and working as expected.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a HR system administrator and works with the appropriate SME's to collect and organize requirements from their functional areas for system configurations.

• Hands-on experience managing business processes, working with EIB, Report Writer, Creating Workday Calculated Fields and Custom Reports.

• Good understanding of business process and experience in Implementation Projects.

• Provides support for new HR systems implementation efforts by participating in the overall implementation project and working directly with project team members to ensure project is driven to timely completion.

• Works with the appropriate SME's to collect, organize, and deliver data to 3rd Party Implementers for configuration.

• Assists with development and supports testing events for new implementations and system upgrades.

• Develops and produces standardized global HR analytics and reporting on a monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc basis, as required.

• Reviews departmental processes/systems on a periodic basis to identify opportunities for process improvement and streamlined administration.

• Assists with hands-on configuration that includes all basic report types and business processes.

• Remains abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting the administration of general HR functions.

• Maintains current, detailed knowledge of all Company plans, programs, and benefits as they relate to HR and payroll.

• Performs special projects and assignments as required by management. Including, but not limited to, the implementation of a new system, addition of a major system module, process harmonization, onboarding a new population onto an existing system or removal through a system retirement.

• Develops and maintains administrative procedures relative to the functions of this position.

• Recommend plans for continued process improvements, system enhancements and new applications to support business strategies and operational needs.

• Good Problem solving, Client Interaction, Training and Team building skills.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in Management Information Systems or Computer Science with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Critical thinker; with exceptional ability to model business processes and identify and resolve gaps.

• Understand business architecture framework (Structure, people, processes, and technology) that supports the organization's strategy.

• Responsive, fast-paced decision-making skills with the ability to drive business results

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Project Management experience desired

• Expert knowledge of systems development life cycle (SDLC), including some experience in implementing HR software applications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong working knowledge in MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to 10% including air travel or auto travel.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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