HRIS Analyst - UIC Human Resources Information Systems

Position: HRIS Analyst I

• Build and maintain standard and ad-hoc reports and dashboards in Tableau or other HRIS reporting tools to fulfill reporting requests.
• Test and validate report results by following requirements and review processes to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Work with members of the UIC Human Resources team to gather report details, clarify requested data elements, and respond to reporting needs.
• Support end users by helping explain report content, providing basic training or job aids, and escalating complex analytical questions to senior HRIS or data team members as needed.

• Participate in periodic or special projects such as audits, system updates, or enhancements by assisting with data review, testing, and documentation.
• Support HRIS and HR teams on assigned project tasks by applying foundational system knowledge and following established procedures.
• Assist with union contract updates by entering and validating pay-scale changes, salary adjustments, and related data under the guidance of senior HRIS staff to support accuracy and compliance.

• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of HR systems by updating data fields, workflows, notifications, and user access as directed and following established procedures.
• Perform initial troubleshooting to identify basic system issues and document findings for escalation to senior team members or vendors when needed.
• Participate in testing and validation activities for system upgrades or patches to help ensure functionality and data accuracy.
• Support HRIS upgrades and enhancements by completing assigned reporting tasks, data checks, and responding to project requests under guidance.
• Assist with system updates by supporting testing efforts and helping prepare user documentation or training materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one year of professional-level IT experience within BI data analytics and integration, including designing, implementing, and supporting application interfaces; developing, modifying, distributing, and testing reports, metrics, dashboards, and self-service reporting capabilities in BI tools.
• Current experience supporting data analytics and reporting efforts, including building and maintaining reports or dashboards using Tableau, SQL, SAP Web Intelligence or similar applications.
• Current experience configuring and maintaining various HRIS platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in complex formulas, pivot tables, and conditional formatting.

• Demonstrated understanding of HR data domains, including recruiting, job classifications, compensation, employee data, and exposure to union-related environments.
• Experience with automation tools such as Power Query, APIs, scripting, or similar technologies.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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