Senior HRIS Analyst

Stepan Company•Northbrook, IL

7d•$86,100 - $133,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Stepan is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to support the administration and optimization of HCM systems. The role serves as a key resource for workforce management, timekeeping, attendance, leave administration, HR systems, and reporting. The analyst partners with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party vendors to support accurate and efficient HR operations, maintain data integrity across HR systems, support compliance requirements, and drive continuous process improvement. The position is based in Northbrook, Illinois, and reports to the Head of HR Operations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience supporting HRIS, workforce management, payroll, timekeeping, attendance, leave administration, or related HR service delivery functions.
Experience supporting HRIS, HCM, payroll, timekeeping, or workforce management systems, such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP, including participation in system testing, upgrades, enhancements, implementations, or process improvement initiatives.
Working knowledge of payroll processes, workforce management, attendance administration, leave programs, and wage and hour regulations.
Experience auditing, validating, and maintaining employee and HR data to ensure accuracy and integrity across systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to support employees, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders effectively.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating operational reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
Experience with ServiceNow or other HR case management platforms.
Experience in a manufacturing, operations, or unionized environment.
SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, Workday, or related professional certifications.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as an HRIS resource for HR systems, timekeeping, attendance, leave administration, payroll processes, and workforce management programs.
Support administration, maintenance, and optimization of HRIS, HCM, payroll, and workforce management systems, ensuring data integrity, system effectiveness, and a positive user experience.
Troubleshoot and resolve HR system, timekeeping, attendance, leave, and payroll issues in partnership with HR, Payroll, and third-party vendors.
Partner with Payroll on accurate and timely payroll processing through audits, data validation, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
Perform routine audits and maintain HR data integrity across HR, payroll, and workforce management systems in accordance with governance standards and internal controls.
Support HR technology initiatives, including system enhancements, upgrades, testing, implementations, integrations, release activities, and process improvements.
Monitor workforce management activities, including timecard exceptions, overtime, attendance trends, and system-generated alerts, and partner with managers to support timely resolution and policy compliance.
Develop, maintain, and analyze operational reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics to support decision-making, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Create and deliver training, documentation, standard operating procedures, job aids, and knowledge resources for effective use of HR systems and processes.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automate manual processes, enhance data quality, and improve employee and manager experience across HR Operations.