Business Analyst (HR)

This role supports and maintains the company’s HR information systems’ applications and modules. This individual has a deep understanding of the value and uses of employee-related data and serves as the primary point-of-contact for employee-related data within the company. A member of the Human Resources (HR) team, this role assists users of data within functional areas by understanding data and other system implications, ensuring data integrity, testing system changes, writing reports and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees and maintains optimal function of the HRIS, which may include implementation, customization and development of, and maintenance and upgrades to, applications, systems, and modules.
  • Current systems include an HCM as well as a time and attendance system.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting/technical support, consultation, training and guidance to HRIS end users.
• Collaborates with HRIS and data users, and the HR team, to identify system improvements and enhancements and recommends and implements solutions.
• Programs custom functions and documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reports.
• Compiles or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports/alerts, summaries, and logs.
• Focuses on continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies related to HRIS and bringing them to fruition.
• Continuously seeks modules and functionality that are underutilized, enables them and educates and influences HRIS users to use them.
• Thinks strategically and manages complex workload by prioritizing work, identifying resources, effectively educating and managing resources and following-up to ensure timely completion of work.
• Serves as lead representative and liaison between HR, IT, accounting, external vendors and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projects.
• Manages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS users.
• Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.
• Creates and maintains documentation of HRIS policies, procedures, and design
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technology.

May lead or support other projects within HR and within the company as assigned. 

Additional Requirements:

• Exposure to Kronos WorkForce Central version 8.0 and experience to the three main functions 1) Timekeeping 2) Advanced Scheduler 3) Labor Analytics.
• Exposure to UKG Dimensions.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Excel, database management systems and report writing tools. 
• Experience with multi-state and multi-company Human Resources and Payroll structures.
• Proven ability to partner with technical and non-technical positions as well as third party vendors to deliver effective results.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and clearly articulate business needs to internal partners and business vendors. 
• Being resourceful, effectively using external and internal resources.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Being a continuous learner and self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively on a team. 
• Promotes collaboration and a positive, professional work environment.
• Leads with ethics, integrity, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Able to think big and execute details.
• Occasional travel to local company operations and out-of-state.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field

Experience:
5 years of experience in HRIS administration; experience with UKG and Kronos is strongly preferred