Sr HRIS Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior HRIS Specialist plays a key role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). This position serves as a subject matter expert and project lead for HRIS initiatives, ensuring data integrity, optimizing system functionality, and supporting HR processes through technology solutions. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze business needs, deliver system-based solutions, test system changes, support report writing, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR, IT, Payroll, and other departments to support and improve HR systems and processes.

• Maintain and ensure accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of data within HRIS platforms.

• Design and maintain HRIS to support data management, employee processes, and reporting needs.

• Create and manage standard/ad hoc queries, reports, workflows, and HRIS documentation.

• Lead or participate in testing and validating system modifications and upgrades.

• Troubleshoot HRIS-related issues, provide timely user support, and resolve system errors.

• Train end-users on system functionality, develop training materials, and provide technical guidance.

• Generate data summaries and statistical analysis for use in strategic planning and decision-making.

• Manage user security access and maintain proper system controls.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, process optimization, automation, and integration.

• Stay current on HRIS trends and best practices to recommend enhancements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, HRIS, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HCM system development and operations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Strong understanding of HR processes including recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and performance management.

• Completion of at least one full lifecycle HRIS implementation required.

• Experience with ADP payroll systems, OBI reporting, and UKG Pro preferred.

• Strong organizational, analytical, project scheduling, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain professionalism in all interactions.

• Ability to read and interpret business documents, technical procedures, and regulations, and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.