HRIS Analyst

Agile Defense•McLean, VA

17d•Remote

About The Position

The HRIS Analyst is responsible for the ownership, optimization, and governance of People Operations systems and workforce data. This role ensures that UKG and Smartsheet are configured, maintained, and leveraged to deliver accurate data, scalable workflows, audit-ready documentation, and actionable workforce insights. The HRIS Analyst enables data-driven decision-making across People Operations and leadership by translating workforce data into meaningful insights, while ensuring system integrity, compliance readiness, and operational efficiency. This role acts as the technical and analytical backbone of the People Operations function.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Analytics, or a related field preferred
2–4 years of hands-on experience supporting, administering, or analyzing HRIS platforms within a People Operations or Human Resources function
Hands-on experience with HR data management, reporting, and system transactions (e.g., job changes, compensation updates, employee lifecycle events)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Organization and time management
HRIS proficiency
Clear and professional communication
Service orientation with accountability
UKG: Core HRIS configuration, workflows, reporting
Smartsheet: Workflow automation, dashboards, approvals, tracking
HR analytics and reporting tools
Strong data governance and systems thinking

Responsibilities

Own HRIS Configuration and Optimization (UKG)
Serve as the system owner for UKG, responsible for configuration, structure, and ongoing optimization
Configure and maintain employee lifecycle workflows, including: o Onboarding and pre-boarding o Job changes and transfers o Promotions and status changes o Terminations and offboarding
Execute and manage People Operations transactions in UKG, including o Employee job changes, transfers, and promotions o Salary changes, compensation adjustments, and bonus processing
Manage system updates, releases, and enhancements in coordination with vendors and IT
Maintain role-based security, permissions, and data access controls
Maintain Data Accuracy and Audit Readiness
Ensure end-to-end data integrity across UKG and connected systems
Conduct regular audits of employee data, including: o Job titles and classifications o Labor categories and cost centers o Employment status and eligibility data
Partner with People Operations Administrator to correct data issues and enforce data standards
Support compliance and audit readiness in partnership with the ER, Compliance & Policy Lead
Ensure People Operations data is defensible, traceable, and complete
Develop Workforce Dashboards and Analytics
Design and maintain workforce dashboards using UKG reporting and Smartsheet analytics
Provide dashboards and reports on: o Headcount and turnover trends o Performance and workforce distribution o Capability and readiness indicators o Onboarding completion and time-to-productivity o Manager effectiveness metrics
Translate raw data into clear, actionable insights for People Operations leadership and executives
Support ad-hoc workforce analysis requests
Support System Integrations and Automation
Manage and support integrations between UKG, Smartsheet, LMS, and other People Ops tools
Build and maintain Smartsheet workflows for: o HR process tracking o Approvals and escalations o Workforce planning inputs
Identify opportunities to automate manual People Operations processes
Partner with People Operations Manager to implement scalable, system-enabled solutions
Reduce reliance on manual tracking and individual knowledge
Translate Data into Actionable Workforce Insights
Analyze workforce trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas
Provide People Operations Director and leadership with insight-based recommendations
Support workforce planning, capability assessment, and performance discussions with data
Partner with People Operations Specialists to inform BU-level people strategies
Enable evidence-based decision-making across People Operations