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Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

HRIS Analysts identify, analyze, configure, and implement systems, programs, and modules for the improvement, enhancement, and on-going maintenance of the University’s human resources information systems and databases; generate reports to support human resources functions, including compensation, compliance, performance management, and workforce analytics; ensure data is accurately processed and maintained according to policies and applicable regulations.

• Evaluate, analyze, and maintain the University’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS); serve as a liaison between technical staff and user groups
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR), Finance, Information Technology, and Payroll to analyze requirements, scope, objectives, and feasibility for improvement projects and general requests
• Modify and configure HRIS to meet business needs and stakeholder requirements
• Collect user feedback regarding system performance and work with team to prioritize configuration requests
• Develop and execute test plans and validation, as well as other quality assurance measures; conduct testing such as user acceptance, performance, security, usability, etc.
• Provide production and operational support for major system events, such as annual salary increase processing, performance review cycles, employee record correction, and mass transaction processing (EIB)
• Communicate with project managers and HR administrators on the status of active and pending projects
• Research options and expand HRIS use to create business efficiency and process improvement
• Design, implement, and analyze various reports to determine the overall trends of the organization
• Maintain relationships with vendors; work with vendors on bug fixes, new features, and proper use of products
• Develop and provide trainings, demonstrations, and regular communications to end-users
• Maintain system documentation and records of changes and incidents
• Provide advanced customer service and functional support to end-users in area of expertise; assist with implementing “workarounds” when system issues affect operations
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00