HRIS Analyst

Hawkins Inc • Roseville, MN

11h • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Information and Systems Analyst (HRIS) administers, maintains, and optimizes Hawkins’ Human Resources Information System and related HR applications. The role supports employee data management and HR processes across payroll, benefits, compensation, onboarding, recruiting, time and labor, performance management, learning management, and reporting.

The analyst serves as a functional resource and subject matter expert for the HRIS, supporting system configuration, workflows, integrations, testing, troubleshooting, reporting, data security, compliance reporting, and end-user support. The role works with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT, and system representatives to promote accurate, consistent, efficient HR technology processes and to support organizational growth and change. Other duties and HR technology initiatives may be assigned.

Requirements

• One to three years of experience in HRIS administration, HR operations, human resources, payroll, or a related field.
• Experience with Paylocity or another HRIS platform is required.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn and support HR technology applications, integrations, and workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate employee data and system records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with employees, managers, HR, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and external vendors.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and provide responsive, customer-focused support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize work, and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maintain appropriate data security.
• Initiative, adaptability, willingness to learn new systems, and readiness to assume additional responsibilities and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in an office setting and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Paylocity experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing HRIS reports, validating data, and working with spreadsheets and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain HRIS functionality, employee records, configurations, workflows, and related HR applications.
• Enter and validate new-hire information and process employee data changes, status changes, and other employment transactions accurately and on time.
• Review employee data for completeness and accuracy, research discrepancies, and resolve data issues while maintaining appropriate supporting documentation and confidentiality.
• Support HRIS processes across multiple company entities to promote consistent data entry, processing, and reporting.
• Serve as a primary functional resource for HRIS functionality, configurations, workflows, and end-user questions.
• Support and optimize HRIS modules, including onboarding, recruiting, time and labor, performance management, learning management, surveys, compensation, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate HR processes, reduce manual entry and redundancies, and improve employee and manager self-service.
• Coordinate and perform functional testing for system updates, enhancements, releases, patches, workflows, and maintenance activities.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and system representatives to troubleshoot issues, investigate root causes, and implement resolutions.
• Partner with IT to maintain and improve integrations, notifications, and workflows for onboarding, offboarding, acquisitions, organizational changes, and new business locations.
• Develop, maintain, and document standard operating procedures, process maps, and system administration guidelines.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute standard and ad hoc reports for HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and leadership.
• Maintain reporting controls and documentation, resolve reporting discrepancies, and support accurate HR data for decision-making.
• Support EEO, ACA, and other applicable federal and state compliance reporting.
• Coordinate role-based system access and permissions according to established policies, and protect sensitive HR data.
• Provide functional support for employee and manager self-service, onboarding, timekeeping, reporting, and other system functionality.
• Assist employees, managers, and HR team members with system questions, navigation, and troubleshooting; communicate processes and support user adoption.
• Collaborate across functions to improve HRIS functionality, data accuracy, reporting, and business processes, including changes associated with organizational growth and acquisitions.
• Perform other duties and support additional HR technology initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and LTD/STD coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
• 401(k) match for eligible employees.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) for eligible employees.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• Paid holidays for eligible employees.
• 5% bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed