HRIS Analyst

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HRIS Analyst evaluates, analyzes, designs, and maintains company Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Responsible for end to end development, implementation and ongoing support of business processes for the HRIS capabilities at Jack Link’s. The HRIS Analyst will help drive a continuous improvement culture by supporting the business process management function and evolving the current state to future state.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience.
3 + years hands on HCM/Payroll experience
Strong working knowledge of HCM/Payroll processes on a business team
Experience and working knowledge of HRIS capabilities for Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll master data to evaluate and analyze the impact of process changes across other HR functions
Experience in business process development (define, document, deliver, support)
Proficient in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), writing scenarios and regression testing
Familiarity with HR specific KPI’s and analytics
Proficient in defining detailed business requirements for system enhancements or fixes
Demonstrated strong attention to detail, problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
Able to demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Strong Excel v-lookup, Creating graphs, presentations, PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

3 + years hands on HCM/Payroll experience, with preferred experience with UKG/SAP
Working experience of time and attendance in UKG

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end business process management support across the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, process mapping, data conversion activities, user training, and ongoing system support for Support Centers, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers.
Develop and maintain comprehensive HRIS documentation, including process flows, business requirements, system procedures, and reporting outcomes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and effective knowledge transfer.
Identify, investigate, and resolve HRIS and process-related issues through root cause analysis; maintain detailed documentation of system errors and coordinate escalations for issue tracking and resolution.
Define, develop, and champion best practices for assigned functional business areas, driving process standardization, operational efficiency, system optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, Payroll, HR functional areas, and third-party vendors, to implement solutions, optimize business processes, and support ongoing HRIS operations and strategic initiatives.
Support HRIS upgrades, patches, enhancements, and system implementations by developing test strategies, creating and executing test scripts, validating results, documenting findings, and configuring production environments to ensure successful deployment and system integrity.
Automate business processes using workflow and application technologies to streamline operations, improve data accuracy, enhance user experience and increase efficiency through the design, configuration, and optimization of system workflows.
Partner with stakeholders to define, document, and prioritize business requirements for system enhancements, configurations, and defect resolutions, ensuring alignment with HR strategies, operational needs, and organizational objectives.
Identify reporting requirements and leverage HRIS and data warehouse capabilities to transform workforce data into actionable business intelligence.
Develop, maintain, and analyze standard and ad hoc reports, including turnover, headcount, workforce metrics, and compliance reporting, to support data-driven decision-making and organizational objectives.
Manage HRIS security and user access by defining role-based permissions, conducting access reviews, and ensuring appropriate levels of security and compliance to protect sensitive team member and organizational data.
Working knowledge of supporting and administering complementary HR technologies, including Cornerstone, SmartRecruiters, and Power BI.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned to support departmental objectives, business priorities, and organizational needs.