Hris analyst

We are looking for a regional HRIS Analyst based within close proximity to one of our facilities either in Troy, MI, Westbury, NY, Schaumburg, IL, or Queretaro, Mexico. The HRIS Analyst will be an integral part of the Oerlikon US Shared Services team and will report directly to the Regional Tools & Process Manager. In this position you drive innovation, support internal customers, and configure advanced HR systems. You'll gather requirements, deliver solutions, and help shape the future of HR technology in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Your Responsibilities:

System Maintenance & Data Integrity

• Champion the health and precision of the HRIS by proactively auditing, troubleshooting, and optimizing system performance to deliver clean, reliable, and actionable data.
• Drive high-impact data operations—including uploads, exports/imports, and clean-ups—with speed and accuracy, ensuring seamless data flow across platforms.
• Lead data integrity initiatives, conducting regular audits to detect anomalies, initiate corrective actions, and uphold enterprise-wide data governance standards.
• Serve as the gatekeeper of HRIS data, ensuring every entry meets rigorous accuracy benchmarks and supports downstream reporting and compliance needs.

System Configuration & Technical Support

• Engineer and deploy configurations across HRIS modules, ensuring scalable and secure system architecture that meets evolving business needs.
• Administer system controls—permissions, access levels, personalization settings—to maintain a secure and user-friendly environment.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to configuration, usage, and integrations, acting as the first line of defense for system stability.
• Deliver responsive support, managing tickets with urgency and precision to ensure user satisfaction and system continuity.

Process Optimization & Collaboration

• Design and refine process flows for employee lifecycle activities, aligning cross-functional collaboration between HR, Shared Services, IT, Finance, and beyond.
• Spot inefficiencies and automate—leveraging HRIS capabilities to eliminate manual tasks and streamline operations.
• Champion centralized HR administration, defining scalable processes that reduce complexity and boost consistency across regions.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Ensure airtight compliance with data privacy laws, security protocols, and internal governance frameworks.
• Support policy lifecycle management, including review, approval, implementation, training, and acknowledgment tracking for all stakeholders.

User Support & Training

• Empower users to master the system, identifying training needs and delivering tailored sessions that boost confidence and adoption.
• Lead immersive training experiences, promoting best practices in data entry, navigation, and self-service tools to build a tech-savvy HR community.
• Serve as a strategic partner, offering expert guidance and support to help users maximize the value of HR technology.

System Enhancements & Strategic Input

• Manage foundational system elements—including picklists, mass uploads, and configuration objects—based on evolving HR needs.
• Translate business requirements into system solutions, recommending creative workarounds when functionality gaps arise.
• Influence the HR tech roadmap, contributing to cross-functional projects and system enhancements that elevate the employee experience.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PMP, SuccessFactors) are a plus.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, including deep expertise in foundation objects, mass uploads, and business rules.
• Experience with HR and business platforms including and/or similar to ADP, PowerBI, UKG People Docs, Smartsheet, JIRA Project.
• Experience in HRIS system integrations, including configuring and supporting SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) and API (Application Programming Interface) connections between SuccessFactors and third-party platforms (e.g., payroll, time tracking, benefits, or identity management systems) preferred.
• Strong background in HR reporting, data governance, and process optimization across the employee lifecycle preferred.
• Proficiency with Service Management tools such as ServiceNow, Ivanti, or Jira for issue tracking and workflow management preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to train users, resolve technical issues, and drive system adoption.
• Experienced in handling large amounts of data, producing statistics and KPI’s.
• Strong communication skills across all management levels, as well as analytical and conceptional abilities.
• Professional knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• You can perform multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent command of English.
• High level of commitment, personal responsibility and perseverance.
• Solution-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Onsite support (hybrid weeks) as needed and occasional travel in support of regional projects and business needs.

We Offer:

For Mexico only:

• Seguro de vida
• Fondo ahorro 5%
• Vales de despensa 10%
• Vacaciones superiores a partir del segundo año
• Aguinaldo 30 días
• Seguro de Gastos Médicos Mayores

For US Only:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment ! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our people’s growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

For Mexico Only:

For individuals hired to work in Mexico, the salary will be commensurate with experience.

For US Only:

For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, or New York City, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $90,000 to $110,000 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About Us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.

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