AVP, HR Systems Analyst

Cathay Bank in; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

HSA with company contributions

401(k)

Job summary

Cathay Bank is seeking an HRIS Specialist to optimize HR technology solutions. The role involves system administration, process analysis, requirements gathering, configuration, and governance to boost operational efficiency and support HR initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HRIS, strong reporting skills, and experience with UKG Pro. The role includes security, compliance, and collaboration with HR, IT, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic HR functions and procedures.
• Experience supporting Payroll, Benefits, Talent and Core HR modules.
• Experience with custom reports, data analysis, audits and compliance reporting.
• Proven experience implementing systems, upgrades or major enhancements.
• Strong partnership with HR, Payroll, IT and vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• HRIS Administration & Maintenance to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Business Process Analysis to improve efficiency via automation and workflow optimization.
• Requirements Gathering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and leaders to translate needs.
• System Configuration & Implementation including upgrades and change management.
• Reporting & Analytics to support workforce planning and executive decisions.
• Data Integrity & Governance including data standards and audits.
• Testing & Quality Assurance for upgrades, patches, and new functionality.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management with HR tech vendors and IT teams.
• Compliance, Security & Documentation and quarterly security reporting.

Skills

HRIS expertise

Data governance

Reporting analytics

Vendor management

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR management

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic? If yes, come join our team! At Cathay Bank – we strive to provide a caring culture that supports your aspirations and success. We believe people are our most valuable asset and we proudly foster growth and development empowering you to achieve your professional goals. We have thrived for 60 years and persevered through many economic cycles due to our team members' drive and optimism. Together we can make a difference in the financial future of our communities.

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for optimizing HR technology solutions through system administration, business process analysis, configuration, reporting, data governance, testing, stakeholder management, and compliance oversight to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic HR initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• HRIS Administration & Maintenance - Manage and maintain HR system to ensure data integrity, system functionality, and compliance.
• Business Process Analysis - Analyze HR processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through system enhancements, automation, and workflow optimization.
• Requirements Gathering - Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and business leaders to gather, document, and translate business process and reporting requirements into technical solutions.
• System Configuration & Implementation - Configure system modules, support upgrades, lead new technology implementations, and document & manage change requests.
• Reporting & Analytics - Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and other metrics tools to support workforce planning, compliance reporting, and executive decision-making.
• Data Integrity & Governance - Establish data standards, perform audits, troubleshoot discrepancies, and support the maintenance of accurate employee and organizational data across system modules.
• Testing & Quality Assurance - Lead system testing for upgrades, patches, integrations, and new functionality, including creating test scripts and validating results.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with HR technology vendors, Vendor Management, IT teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to resolve issues and implement enhancements.
• Compliance, Security & Documentation - Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, data privacy standards, and internal controls while maintaining comprehensive system documentation and procedures. Maintain Security Access logs and provide quarterly reporting to Information Security.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, HR management, or closely related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of HRIS experience, with 3+ years administering a major HR platform (UKG Pro is preferred).
• Skills/Ability: Knowledge of basic human resources functions and procedures. Experience supporting Payroll, Benefits, Talent and Core HR modules. Significant experience with custom report writing data analysis, audits and compliance reporting. Proven experience implementing systems, upgrades or major enhancements. Strong partnership with HR, Payroll, It and vendors. Strong written and verbal skills to include spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.

OTHER DETAILS

$92,700 – $102,300 / year
Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Cathay Bank offers itsfull-timeemployees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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