HRIS Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE

The HRIS Analyst is the person who makes sure our People systems work the way they should: accurate, efficient, and easy for employees to use. You’ll spend part of your time ensuring day-to-day operations running smoothly and part of your time improving on status quo: building new workflows, cleaning up data, and finding ways to make processes less manual and more scalable.

The ideal candidate will have experience in building time tracking policies, workforce management and possess a strong understanding of payroll processes for hourly employees. This role will be instrumental in optimizing our HRIS to ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll management. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to bring new tools online, test changes, and make sure our systems talk to each other the way they should.

This role is hands-on an you will own key parts of the HRIS environment, work with partners to solve problems, and guide the rollout of new functionality. You’ll train users, create documentation, and keep a close eye on data integrity so our team can make good decisions based on reliable information.

HRIS Management and Technical Support

• Act as a primary administrator for one or more People systems.
• Troubleshoot issues promptly, document resolutions, and implement preventative measures to avoid repeat problems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain time tracking policies and procedures for hourly employees.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Legal to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with labor laws.
• Analyze and improve existing HRIS functionalities related to time tracking and payroll.
• Create and maintain documentation for HRIS processes, including user manuals and training materials.
• Generate reports on timekeeping and payroll metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide support and training to HR staff and end-users on time tracking systems and payroll processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to time tracking and payroll within the HRIS.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with IT, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and Data teams to ensure People systems integrate seamlessly with company infrastructure and support business goals.
• Partner with People leadership to prioritize system enhancements and technology investments that enable us to scale effectively.
• Manage vendor relationships by monitoring SLAs, coordinating on issue resolution, and influencing vendor roadmaps to meet business needs.
• Work with cross-functional partners to identify process gaps, test solutions, and implement improvements that make systems more efficient and user-friendly.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience as an HRIS Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of timekeeping systems and building compliance policies to support hourly workforces, including scheduling and payroll accuracy.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, etc.) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data, including building reports.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, with experience performing audits and ensuring compliance.
• Passion for service and commitment to empathy, kindness, and patience when supporting system users.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced work environment, eager to continuously improve systems and processes.