HRIS Analyst

The position focuses on daily HRIS administration, payroll and benefits support, compliance reporting, and ongoing system enhancements within a cloud-based HR/payroll platform.

This role is best suited for a detail-oriented professional who takes ownership, proactively solves problems, and drives improvements across HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance operations.

Candidates with strong payroll expertise-particularly in deductions, tax mappings, general ledger integrations, and benefits interfaces-tend to excel in this position.

Key Responsibilities

HRIS & System Administration

• Manage day-to-day administration and configuration of the HR/payroll system, including workflows, data tables, and system rules
• Maintain employee records, job profiles, compensation data, and organizational structure
• Oversee position management and ensure accurate headcount and reporting structure integrity
• Perform routine data audits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Support payroll-to-general ledger mapping, ensuring proper allocation of earnings, deductions, taxes, and labor distributions
• Partner with Finance to support cost center alignment and reporting needs

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Support payroll processing through validation, data review, and issue resolution
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and ongoing updates
• Serve as a primary contact for employee benefits inquiries and escalations
• Manage eligibility files and carrier data feeds, resolving discrepancies as needed
• Coordinate annual benefits enrollment activities, including system setup, testing, communications, and reporting
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with payroll processing activities as required

Compliance & Reporting

• Manage annual and recurring regulatory reporting processes, including W-2, 1095, 5500, EEO-1, OSHA, and other required filings
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable employment regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, and related requirements
• Maintain accurate electronic employee records in accordance with retention standards
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation, reporting, and system data

Process Improvement & System Enhancements

• Identify opportunities to improve HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance workflows
• Support testing and implementation of system updates, enhancements, and new functionality
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials
• Support HR and payroll team members with system training and best practices

Support & Issue Resolution

• Act as an escalation point for complex HRIS, payroll, benefits, and compliance-related issues
• Troubleshoot system issues and manage vendor support tickets through resolution
• Provide guidance on reporting tools, compliance data, and system functionality

Do you have experience in Workflow management (operations management method)?, * 3-7 years of hands-on experience in HRIS, payroll, or HR operations roles

• 3-7 years of experience supporting payroll processing and administering employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation
• Strong working knowledge of HR/payroll systems, including configuration, workflow management, and ongoing administration
• Solid understanding of payroll data management, including deductions, tax setup, and general ledger (GL) integration/mapping
• Experience supporting employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, COBRA, and leave programs
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting open enrollment cycles and system configuration
• Exposure to compliance reporting, payroll audits, or benefits billing reconciliation
• Experience in multi-site, industrial, or manufacturing environments
• Experience developing SOPs or supporting HRIS system implementations or upgrades

$70,000 - $75,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance