HRIS Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical HRIS Analyst with at least 3 years Workday experience to join the Human Resources team at Scouting America.

Reporting to the Supervisor, HRIS, the HRIS Analyst provides support for human resources information system and projects; may serve as liaison between functional business users and technical resources. May support Human Resources leadership in the design, development, implementation and administration of human resources software applications. Responsible for assisting with multiple Human Resources systems administration, communication, documentation, user training, and process updates. The HRIS Analyst is responsible for assisting with the conversion of PeopleSoft to Scouting America’s Workday platform. This role involves configuring business processes, supporting security role design and access requests, and developing complex reports to drive data-driven decision-making. Assists with system implementations and bi-annual Workday releases, ensuring that all HR technology solutions are tested, documented, and scaled to meet evolving business needs.

Responsible for providing first-line functional support for daily maintenance and administration of multiple human resources information systems (HRIS). Executes QA/test activities as required; may analyze requests for customizations, modifications, security requests and HRIS data and may determine optimal path for implementation, corrections and overall efficiency. Researches, analyzes, and maintains HRIS and related systems in support of human resources administration and projects. Provides integration support to include monitoring, trouble shooting and escalating issues, and coordinates with vendors. Maintains foundational HRIS configuration and reference data as needed. Assists to identify processes, workflows, business needs, documentation and training. Monitors HRIS and relevant systems to maintain integrity of data and application.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily HRIS and related system maintenance and administration.
• Designs, develops and prepares reports or data on a routine or ad hoc basis. Ensures data integrity and confidentiality.
• Works with and communicates professionally with IT and other HR professionals to develop and maintain efficient systems and processes. Assists with system updates and modifications.
• Provides research, analysis, reporting and offers recommendations based on findings. Assists with audits and custom reporting requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of: HR principles and practices; Workday functionalities, including system administration, security, reporting, data analytics, and maintenance; SQL queries and other backend functions preferred; data security and privacy best practices. Understanding of Role-Based Security Groups and how they impact what a user can see and do in the system.
• Skill in: Identifying and resolving complex HRIS issues; configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting technical system issues; providing support and training to end-users at all levels; working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, with attention to detail and accuracy. Advanced skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and complex formulas) to support data mapping, cleansing, and validation/reconciliation in partnership with HR/Payroll/Benefits for Workday data loads.
• Ability to: Learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing work environments; work effectively with limited supervision; prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to administer business processes to include notifications, routing, condition rules, approvals, and corrections. Proficiency in Workday Report Writer. Must be able to build Advanced and Matrix reports and understand the logic of Calculated Fields.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ­­­­­Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), and specifically with Workday, as an HRIS Analyst or Administrator.
• Experience using EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders) for mass data uploads and exports.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of direct, hands-on experience in Workday configuration.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Preference

SQL experience preferred.