HRIS Analyst

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

The HRIS Analyst supports and maintains Personnel, Payroll, and related systems, serving as a technical resource for assigned functional areas. This role ensures data integrity, federal compliance, and high-quality report writing, while analyzing data and identifying opportunities to improve data flow. The analyst also assists with user training, system security and access, and supports system upgrades, patches, testing, and other technical projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Administration with work experience in IT, HR, or Systems Analysis, and exceptionally strong math skills.
5+ years of HRIS experience; this should include a minimum of 3 years of systems experience, including project management, system implementation/upgrade and advanced Cognos report writing;
Strong understanding of Human Capital Management and Payroll system database design, structure, functions and processes;
Strong understanding of Human Resources processes and data, including benefit eligibility, enrollment rules, and compliance rules;
Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
Experience with a Human Capital Management system such as UKG or Workday and strong SQL-based querying skills;
Previous experience in project-related activities through active participation in system-related projects and upgrades.
Possess strong analytical skills to analyze and integrate large, varied, and complex sets of data and procedures into a coherent whole;
Ask probing questions to successfully outline and understand an issue and the necessary solution;
Handle confidential and highly sensitive information;
Successfully prioritize and meet deadlines;
Demonstrate strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

Cognos report writing skills, and experience in locating, analyzing and correcting data entry errors and system issues; maintaining, updating, and testing control files; and experience with human resource systems, policies, and practices. Workday experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support to the Compensation, Benefits, Employment, Training, and Payroll functions within Human Resources and Finance.
Develops reporting as needed, researches and identifies system capabilities to solve specific challenges, and finds and implements innovative system solutions for new federal requirements and other compliance needs.
Assists in the review, testing and implementation of Human Capital Management and related system upgrades or patches. Collaborates with functional and technical staff to coordinate the upgrade or fix. Works with HR Data Analyst / Auditor to maintain system tables and controls.
Recommends process/customer service improvements and innovative solutions. Works as a team member on system projects and may provide overall project management for an assigned HR initiative.
Writes, maintains and supports a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Asks probing questions to determine the necessary data elements and calculations to be included in reports. Helps maintain data integrity in the systems by running queries and analyzing data.
Develops user procedures, guidelines and documentation and trains users on new processes/functionality as needed.
Creates and maintains time clock and system communication for Kronos. Troubleshoots clock errors and recommends viable solutions.
Maintains and protects the confidentiality of sensitive data.
Maintains awareness of new software solutions, human resources business practices and policies, and federal regulations impacting the human resources and payroll functions.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.