HR Operations - Human Resources Systems Analyst

Kalispel Tribe•Airway Heights, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Systems Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration, optimization, and support of HR information systems affecting payroll, workforce management, reporting, and employee data integrity. Reporting to the HR Systems Manager, the analyst maintains assigned system areas and serves as a point of contact for system functionality, configuration, reporting, and issue resolution. The role supports system enhancements, continuous improvement, and post-implementation stabilization, while helping ensure systems operate effectively, securely, and in compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements. The analyst supports assigned HR system modules and functional areas, including timekeeping, security roles, reporting, and workflows. Responsibilities include system configuration and maintenance, user access administration, performance and data-integrity monitoring, vendor and IT coordination, requirements analysis, testing, change management, reporting, training, documentation, compliance, and security controls. The position contributes to system roadmap planning and strategic recommendations, and supports audits and compliance reviews. A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is required. At least three years of systems administration experience is required; HR systems experience is preferred. The position requires a Tribal Gaming License and may require work at varying hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It is primarily based in a professional office environment, with occasional presence in operational areas and occasional local travel; infrequent out-of-state travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 3 years of systems administration experience.
Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or enterprise platforms.
Experience consulting with stakeholders to identify business and process needs.
Strong working knowledge of HR systems and HR business processes.
Ability to own system modules or functional areas, analyze requirements, configure systems, and troubleshoot issues.
Strong attention to data accuracy and internal controls.
Ability to manage competing priorities independently.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Consistent, regular good attendance.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming License.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer; occasional lifting and carrying of office supplies.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.

Nice To Haves

HR Systems experience.
Experience with the Dayforce Human Capital Management System.
Exposure to integrations or workflow automation.
HRIP, SHRM-CP, PHR, or related HR certification.
Experience supporting HR programs and initiatives through systems implementation.
Experience with go-live projects and system testing methodologies.
Knowledge of change management principles.
Experience with data analysis and report creation.
Proficiency in gathering and documenting business requirements.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain assigned HR system modules and functional areas, such as timekeeping, access and security roles, reporting, and workflows.
Administer HR systems through configuration, user access and permissions management, and maintenance within established governance standards.
Monitor system performance and data integrity, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Coordinate with vendors and IT partners to troubleshoot integrations and system defects.
Evaluate system functionality and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience.
Serve as the systems point of contact for HR stakeholders in assigned functional areas.
Analyze business needs and translate them into system configurations or enhancement requests.
Develop and maintain process documentation, functional specifications, and configuration records.
Partner with the HR Systems Manager on prioritization and roadmap planning.
Coordinate and support testing for upgrades, enhancements, and new functionality; participate in UAT, validate results, and manage issues through deployment.
Support change management activities, including communications, training materials, and rollout support.
Build, maintain, and refine operational and management-level HR reports; ensure reporting accuracy and data consistency.
Partner with HR leadership to refine reporting needs and improve data accessibility.
Develop and maintain user guides, job aids, and system documentation; train and support HR staff and managers.
Evaluate HR systems' alignment with organizational objectives and contribute strategic recommendations and data-driven solutions.
Administer access controls and conduct routine access reviews and systematic security audits.
Ensure system usage complies with internal controls, data privacy standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Support audits and compliance reviews by providing documentation and system data.
Collaborate with IT security to implement appropriate access controls and safeguards.
Ensure control and protection of company assets and compliance with applicable gaming compacts, organizational policies and controls, NIGC regulations, and other relevant governance requirements.
Maintain consistent, regular good attendance and obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming License.
Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required; be available and willing to work schedule changes deemed necessary for business levels.
May serve as a panelist for Internal Review Hearings.
Travel locally occasionally and out of state infrequently, generally for less than a week.