[Hiring] Senior HRIS Analyst @Valley Health

Role Description

The Senior HRIS Analyst is a senior-level functional expert responsible for the strategic configuration, optimization, governance, and continuous improvement of the organization's Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role serves as a trusted advisor to HR leadership, leads complex initiatives, provides solution design expertise, and drives enterprise-wide HR technology improvements. The Senior HRIS Analyst partners closely with Payroll, HR, IT, business leaders, and vendors to ensure HR systems effectively support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• HRIS Strategy, Configuration & Governance
  • Develops, implements, updates and maintains the Workday Payroll and Time Tracking Technology and System.
  • Serve as the functional and technical lead for complex system enhancements and organizational initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain system standards, documentation, and governance practices.
  • Evaluate and recommend solutions that align with organizational goals and industry best practices.
  • Provide oversight for system health, performance, and configuration integrity.
• Business Analysis & Solution Leadership
  • Lead discovery sessions and consult with business leaders to understand strategic needs.
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable system solutions.
  • Design and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and user experience.
  • Serve as the primary HRIS consultant to Payroll and HR leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Influence decision-making by providing system expertise and data-driven recommendations.
• Testing, Release & Change Management
  • Lead testing strategy, execution planning, and change deployment activities.
  • Evaluate system releases and determine organizational impact.
  • Develop testing standards and ensure quality assurance processes are followed.
  • Coordinate enterprise-wide user acceptance testing and deployment readiness activities.
  • Manage risk associated with system changes and enhancements.
• Reporting, Analytics & Data Governance
  • Design and develop complex reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics solutions.
  • Lead initiatives to improve data quality, governance, and reporting standards.
  • Establish data validation and audit processes to ensure integrity and compliance.
  • Partner with leadership to support strategic workforce planning and analytics needs.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for HR data and reporting capabilities.
• Stakeholder Consulting & Leadership
  • Act as a strategic advisor to Payroll, HR, business, and executive stakeholders.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Payroll, HR systems, data, and integrations.
  • Build strong partnerships with IT, vendors, and operational leaders.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to Payroll and other team members.
  • Facilitate stakeholder discussions, prioritization efforts, and solution reviews.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Drive HR technology roadmap initiatives and system optimization efforts.
  • Research emerging HR technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
  • Lead governance, prioritization, and change control processes.
  • Identify opportunities to automate processes and leverage system capabilities.
  • Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence across HR technology functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of HRIS, business systems, or HR technology experience.
• Hands-on configuration experience in:
  • Workday Payroll
  • Workday Time Tracking
• Advanced experience with enterprise HR systems, preferably Workday.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex configurations, projects, and system enhancements.
• Strong analytical, consulting, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing complex reports, dashboards, and data-driven recommendations.
• Advanced Workday functional configuration experience, including business processes, security, reporting, and organizational structures preferred.
• Experience leading testing, releases, and change management activities preferred.
• Knowledge of integrations, middleware, and HR technology ecosystems preferred.
• Experience mentoring analysts or leading functional workstream preferred.
• Healthcare or large-enterprise HRIS experience preferred.
• Workday Pro certifications or equivalent HR technology certifications preferred.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining and more.