HR Application Specialist

Kalamazoo Resa • Portage, MI

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About The Position

The HR Application Specialist at Kalamazoo RESA is responsible for supporting and enhancing the user applications utilized by the Human Resources Department and Business Office. This role focuses on managing employee data through various applications, ensuring a user-friendly experience, and implementing system improvements to streamline processes. The specialist will also provide technical support, create custom reports, and facilitate training for end users.

Requirements

• Associates degree plus one to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous HRIS experience, preferably in PowerSchool ERP and/or Unified Talent applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultures.
• Ability to discuss cultural differences with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to assess one's own strengths and limitations and integrate this understanding into interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to effectively present information in front of groups and engage the audience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including listening.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with users to identify and implement system improvements and oversee projects that streamline HR and BO processes.
• Maintain data in employee systems including PS ERP, UT, and Cognos, managing employee time and attendance, PTO, and leave tracking in TCP.
• Serve as a knowledge expert in HR and BO data, responding to requests for information by creating and delivering custom reports.
• Complete new employee setup and changes in various applications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Support the annual employee contract renewal process, ensuring calendars and salary schedules are updated and accurate.
• Design and facilitate systems-related training including documentation for end users throughout the agency.
• Continuously audit and improve data quality and integrity.
• Work with HR and BO team members to develop unified data practices, procedures, and protocols.
• Deliver technical support for system issues in a timely manner, tracking help desk tickets for resolution.
• Respond to industry-specific and regional compensation surveys to ensure access to current market compensation data.
• Prepare and submit annual EEO-5 and biannual demographic reports for the agency, supporting ABAR work with demographic data.
• Keep up-to-date with state and regional updates and training.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Auxiliary aids and services available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree