[Hiring] Senior HRIS Analyst @American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

Role Description

The Senior HRIS Analyst serves as a strategic owner and subject matter expert for the organization’s HRIS platforms, leading the design, optimization, and ongoing administration of HR systems to support business and HR objectives. This role partners closely with HR leadership, IT, Business Intelligence, and external vendors to ensure data integrity, system scalability, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional user experience.

Acting as both a technical expert and trusted advisor, the Senior HRIS Analyst translates complex HR and business requirements into effective system solutions, oversees integrations and vendor relationships, and supports critical annual HR processes such as Open Enrollment, performance management, and compliance reporting. The role plays a key part in advancing data governance, reporting, analytics, and process automation while ensuring secure and compliant management of employee information across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• System Management (60%)
  • Implements the ongoing optimization, configuration, and enhancement of the HRIS ecosystem.
  • Serves as the primary escalation point for complex HRIS issues.
  • Designs, executes, and oversees data governance practices.
  • Champions data standardization and process consistency across HR modules.
  • Partners with the Benefits team to support and automate annual processes.
  • Acts as the lead HRIS subject matter expert for system implementations.
  • Develops the configuration and launch of annual performance management cycles.
  • Executes and validates system-driven mass data uploads.
  • Provides consultative support to HR leadership on complex initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support organizational priorities.
• Administration & Compliance (20%)
  • Serves as the primary system owner and internal point of contact for UKG Pro.
  • Maintains strong vendor partnerships with UKG Pro.
  • Oversees all HRIS interfaces and data transmissions with third-party vendors.
  • Manages the intake, prioritization, and submission of UKG Pro service requests.
  • Coordinates test environment refreshes and validates system changes.
  • Reconciles and supports the processing of HRIS vendor invoices.
  • Analyzes and communicates system updates to HR stakeholders.
  • Serves as HR Systems Administrator, overseeing security role design.
  • Ensures the secure management and use of employee data.
• Reporting & Analytics (10%)
  • Serves as an expert resource for Cognos BI reporting.
  • Designs, validates, and maintains advanced reports and dashboards.
  • Collaborates with Business Intelligence and HR leaders to enhance workforce analytics.
• System Support & Training (10%)
  • Provides HRIS leadership support for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
  • Supports all APEI and divisions by configuring systems to meet diverse business needs.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor to HR teams on system interdependencies.
  • Develops and delivers HRIS training for new hires and ongoing advanced training.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including advanced configuration, administration, and support of an enterprise HRIS platform (UKG Pro strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple HR functional areas (e.g., Core HR, Benefits, Talent, Performance, Compensation, Payroll interfaces).
• Proven experience supporting annual HR cycles such as Open Enrollment, performance reviews, merit cycles, and compliance reporting.
• Prior experience in a senior or lead HRIS role, with responsibility for system ownership and complex problem solving.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS architecture, data structures, business rules, workflows, security roles, and integrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and functional partners.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, Finance, Internal Audit, and external vendors.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Competencies

• Collaborates: Builds and maintains effective partnerships with team members and stakeholders.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, concise, and tailored communications.
• Customer Focus: Cultivates strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Regularly seeks and incorporates feedback.
• Ensures Accountability: Consistently meets deadlines and delivers on commitments.
• Innovation & Improvement: Encourages forward-thinking solutions and process improvements.