Job Details

HRIS Analyst

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R05242

We are looking for an HRIS Analyst (Analyst) to join our Human Resources team at Simmons University. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, HRIS, Benefits and Payroll (AVP), the Analyst will be responsible for managing and supporting the Human Resources functionality within Workday HCM. From identifying areas of improvement to developing and implementing solutions, the Analyst will play a critical role in reducing manual processes and improving data integrity through technological innovation and best practices.

Working with the AVP, the Analyst will support the management of the day-to-day technology integration and operations of the HRIS, Benefits and Payroll functions with a focus on accuracy, urgency, compliance and ownership. The Analyst will also be responsible for writing, maintaining and supporting a variety of reports or queries utilizing Workday, Excel and other data analytical tools.

About Us

The Simmons Human Resources, HRIS, Benefits and Payroll division areas support the University in reaching its strategic goals by providing high-quality support to the institutions most valuable resources - its people. We are committed to creating an employee experience that is collaborative, innovative and inclusive. We are passionate about our work and our ability to support the Simmons community. Come be a part of something big; where you can have an impact every day!

Essential Responsibilities

Business Analysis:

• Analyze business and/or system processes, identifying and recommending areas of improvement to maximize technological capabilities and HRIS best practices, including but not limited to, testing of new/updated processes and developing user documentation of new or changed processes, etc.;
  
• Serve as advocate and interface between the broader Human Resources Department (HR) and the Technology Services Department (IT) to maintain administrative database applications, and to provide ongoing support for end-users;
  
• Participate in HR technology initiatives by assisting with business requirement gathering, business process review, project management, testing, training, documentation development, communication and business configuration;
  
• Partner with the business users to recommend supplemental solutions leveraging Workday and Workday business processes to support ongoing business process changes;
  
• Assist in the development of enhanced standard reports for ongoing HR needs and to support HR's interface with other departments (IPEDS, etc.); including, turnover, headcount, recruiting, engagement, and other key metrics to drive organizational effectiveness;
  
• Partner with campus stakeholders to implement process modifications that support changing business and compliance requirements.
  

Operational Support:

• Analyze, design, evaluate, modify, test, and implement system functionality in collaboration with the HR, Benefits, Payroll, and IT teams;
  
• Lead support for the HRIS functionality including, but not limited to, researching and resolving HRIS problems, unexpected results, or process flaws, perform scheduled activities, and recommend solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements;
  
• Provide support to all Human Resources division areas by helping to identify data, reports, and necessary tools to support strategic metric initiatives;
  
• Collaborate with functional and technical staff to coordinate application of upgrades or fixes;
  
• Oversee, manage, test and implement HRIS system upgrades, modules or patches;
  
• Conduct periodic audits of data in the Workday system;
  
• Create and implement plans to correct any discrepancies.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related area, preferred;
  
• Minimum of 4 years of a combined professional experience in HR and/or information systems, with at least 2 years of basic HRIS experience;
  
• Proven project management experience preferred;
  
• Applicable experience and knowledge of system enhancements, improvements, and testing;
  
• Ability to apply HR policies and principles as they pertain to data integrity, correction and reporting;
  
• Superior analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and innovative skills,
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop and present formal documents, reports, presentations and recommendations;
  
• Demonstrated skill in prioritization, developing solutions, promoting collaboration, and embracing technology;
  
• Demonstrate ability to interact with all levels of the organization within a culturally diverse community;
  
• Requires confidentiality of sensitive personnel information and to exercise sound judgement with confidential materials;
  
• Proven ability to remain flexible in the face of change and changing priorities;
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills;
  
• Proficiency in Workday is strongly preferred;
  
• Experience in higher education is a plus.
  

Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a resume and cover letter in the Resume/CV section of your application.

As a University committed to diversity, Simmons encourages applications broadly. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/HRIS-Analyst_R05242

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.