HRIS Assistant

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Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Title: HRIS Assistant
Position Number: PN1005
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week: 35
Department: Office of Human Resources Management
Campus: Rose Hill
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy

Reporting to the Assistant HRIS Manager, the HRIS Assistant supports the HRIS function in day‑to‑day operations and plays a key role in ensuring accurate processing of employee data, auditing system transactions, and completing assigned workflow tasks. The role maintains strong data integrity within the HR system and ensures that employee and job information is processed correctly to support payroll processing.

• Prepares, maintains, and processes employee data within the University’s HR system with a high level of accuracy, including biodemographic information, employment and job assignment details, salary adjustments and retroactive calculations, and electronic access requests.
• Conducts routine audits of HRIS and payroll‑impacting transactions to verify accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and confirm compliance with ACA regulations and University policies.
• Collaborates with HR and Payroll to research and resolve transactional issues, escalates items when necessary, and supports initiatives that improve HR‑payroll processing and overall data accuracy.
• Provides first‑line support for HRIS system inquiries, troubleshoots basic user issues, and assists in maintaining system configurations and updates.
• Assists in developing and updating HRIS‑related documentation and user guides, and provides basic training to HR and other departmental staff on system usage.

• Serves as backup support for other HRIS responsibilities.

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree; minimum of one (1) year of experience in an HR or administrative role with a strong emphasis on data entry and record keeping.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis); strong computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new software and systems; exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with sensitive employee data; strong organizational and time‑management skills; excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality; strong problem‑solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively;
  
  basic understanding of fundamental HR processes and policies; commitment to best‑in‑class customer service; positive, team‑oriented approach.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with Ellucian Banner HR or other similar HCM systems; experience with Microsoft Power
  
  BI reporting or similar software.

Minimum Starting Salary: $58,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $65,000
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

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Posting Number: A985P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Posting Date: 01/08/2026
Special Instructions: Must successfully pass an Excel competency exam.

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.