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# HRIS Administrator

- **Company:** North Dakota State University
- **Location:** Fargo, ND, United States
- **Salary:** $61,212.0 - $81,617.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Systems, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Governance, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Power BI, SQL Databases, People Soft, Data Analytics, Data Management, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a2af36caaf0c51d4

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 * Previous HR work experience
 * Previous work experience administering HRIS, HCM, ERP, or enterprise business systems.
 * Experience working with databases, reporting tools, and data analytics.
 * Experience providing technical support and system training.
 * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills., * Experience with PeopleSoft HCM.
 * Experience in higher education, public sector, or large complex organizations.
 * Experience with workforce analytics and dashboard development.
 * Knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits, leave administration, and position management processes.
 * Experience with SQL, query development, data visualization tools, or business intelligence reporting.
 * Knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and access control principles.

Core Competencies:

 * Ability to provide technical information to a non-technical workforce
 * Ability to analyze and assess technical situations to find a workable solution.
 * Ability to work with all levels of employees
 * Ability to provide meaningful data to leadership

## Description

The Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, integrity, and optimization of the University's Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and workforce data. This position serves as the primary technical resource for HR information systems, provides functional support and training to users, develops and analyzes workforce reports and metrics, and ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal reporting requirements.

The incumbent acts as a liaison between Human Resources and departments to support efficient business processes, data-driven decision-making, and compliance with data governance and security standards., + Strategic oversight of HR data systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements and ensuring the integrity, functionality, security and effectiveness of the systems. Administer and optimize Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and related HR technology platforms and databases - such as Perceptive Content, PayScale and Vector

 + Lead the development, administration, and continuous improvement of HR data systems, ensuring data integrity
 + Lead and administer HR data management initiatives such as Power BI to support organizational decision-making and workforce planning.

 * Workforce Analytics, Reporting and Decision Support
 + Develop, analyze, and distribute workforce reports and analytics that support institutional planning, compliance, and strategic decision-making. Design, develop, and maintain standard and ad hoc reports utilizing HCM and workforce data.

 * Compliance Auditing and External Reporting
 + Support compliance reporting, auditing, and information sharing requirements with internal and external stakeholders.

 * HCM Technical Support and Training
 + Provide customer-focused HCM system support, training, and technical guidance to assigned departments and system users.
 + Serve as the primary point of contact for HR PeopleSoft and HCM-related support requests.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm & 7:30am - 4pm during summer and school breaks

Hiring Range: $61,212 - $81,617/year

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.