HRIS Analyst

Howard University Hospital | Washington, DC

This position is responsible for the support and maintenance of the assigned systems and applications supported by the HRIS team. The incumbent in this role will act as a technical resource to assign functional areas and subject matter experts to ensure data integrity; they analyze and report on the data within these systems, help with system improvements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the HRIS meets the company’s needs.

This role involves a lot of data analysis to help improve HR operations through technology.

Serves as HRIS functional team expert providing expertise in the HR, Benefits, Leaves and Payroll system components.

Investigates and analyzes system problems and develops and implements solutions in partnership with functional clients and IT.

Maintains HRIS (Infor/Lawson) system configuration tables in the HRIS system and other applications (as assigned) to facilitate accurate and timely entry and maintenance of employee data (UKG, Benefits, Leaves)

Assists in identifying, researching, and resolving issues when employees are not paid or do not appear in the HRIS and timekeeping systems. Monitors error reports and work with benefits, payroll, and other departments to address any errors preventing employee information from being updated.

Manages and/or supports the uploading of mass data changes within the various support systems.

Responsible for running ad hoc processes and for auditing and troubleshooting both scheduled and ad hoc processes, such as interfaces between the talent management system and other applications. Creates and maintains standard reports within HR and Payroll business support systems and responds to data requests for ad hoc and smart notification reports.

Develops and maintains HRIS-related procedures to ensure consistent use and maintenance of the systems. Makes recommendations on structure and system changes to improve processes and data integrity.

Participate in small to medium-scale projects (teams of 2 or more) from conception to implementation: meeting timelines and milestones, implementing solutions.

Trains and coach super users/subject matter experts on the appropriate use of the assigned applications/modules. Maintains training documentation as needed.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent analytical, problem solving, and time-management skills. Strong functional knowledge of HR, Benefits, Leave and Payroll practices and procedures

Ability to apply HR policies and principles as they pertain to data integrity and testing.

Superior analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and innovative skills.

Demonstrated skill in prioritization, developing solutions, promoting collaboration and embracing technology.

Ability to exercise judgment with confidential materials.

Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians, Hospital and University officials, and the public.

Proficiency in MS Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data validation required. Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document processes precisely and collaborate effectively across teams

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study from an accredited school or college required.

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