Hris Analyst; department Of Risk Management

Overview

HRIS ANALYST (DEPARTMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT) – Requisition :

Job Description – HRIS ANALYST (DEPARTMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT)

Job Posting:
Jan 15, 2026, 9:27:22 PM

Closing Date:
Feb 13, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Full-time, Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M., Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Offices Under the President

Cook County Administration, 161 N. Clark St.

Assist and support all aspects of initiatives related to human resources technology updates including design, analysis, testing, reporting and training. Drive efficiency, improve service with technology, and provide a desired user experience. Support the day-to-day Human Resources Information System (HRIS) functions, including: HRIS administration, reporting, data validation, documentation and system testing. Assist end users throughout the County by responding to functional questions.

Create and maintain documentation supporting responses to functional questions. Create queries and reports using system reporting tools and Excel. Assist in the development and production of standard reports for ongoing customer needs and preparation of HR related data metrics. Develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation. Provide training and development to users as requested. Provide requested information to support audit requests.

• Understanding of Human Resources processes, HR functional areas of specialization, and HR data.
• Knowledge of query and report development for Human Resources systems. Skill in quantitative and qualitative analytics to support Human Resources.
• Knowledge of MS SharePoint and MS Office Suite software (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio) and other software/tools used to manage projects, provide data analysis and develop forms, presentations and reports.
• Skill in extracting and manipulating information pertaining to business systems applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, and use sound judgment in interpreting problems and issues related to data management.
• Skill in executing moderately complex data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations to support functional area(s), where analysis is often procedural and straightforward.
• Ability to provide support and collaborate with team members and entry-level management to drive accuracy and precision in analysis.
• Knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adopt new methods.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Two (2) years of human resource information systems (HRIS), HR technology, or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options

Salary Range: $83,679 - $92,418

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Identify themselves as a veteran on their employment application by answering yes to the question “Are you a military veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214,…