Global HRIS Analyst: Implement & Optimize HR Tech

Rio Tinto; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused environment

Annual cash incentive (STIP)

Comprehensive health programs (medical

Retirement contributions 6%

401(k) matching up to 6%

Employee share program

Generous leave policies

EAP for employees and family

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking an HRIS Analyst to support and maintain global People systems across operations, with a focus on accurate configuration, data reliability, and day-to-day system performance. You will help stand up a new HRIS system for ~1,000 employees globally and manage vendor relationships.

This role sits at the intersection of HR, data, and technology, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits and IT to drive upgrades, governance, and standardization across regions. Reports to the HR Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, or systems-related roles
• Experience supporting HR systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, or similar), including configurations and system updates
• Exposure to system implementations, upgrades, or testing cycles (UAT)
• Experience supporting benefits systems or administration (e.g., health and welfare, retirement, or vendor platforms) preferred
• Experience supporting multi-site or global environments preferred
• Strong understanding of HR processes, including employee lifecycle, payroll interfaces, and data management
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues and work cross-functionally with HR, IT, and business stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and reporting

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support HR and benefits systems, including system configuration, updates, and day-to-day functionality
• Assist in system upgrades, patches, and testing cycles (UAT), partnering with IT and functional teams to validate changes
• Support Global Process Lead (GPL) activities, including process documentation, governance, and standardization across regions
• Monitor and maintain data integrity across HR systems, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Troubleshoot system issues and partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT teams to ensure timely resolution
• Support benefits system processes, including plan updates, employee eligibility, and coordination with vendors
• Support HR processes through system transactions, integrations, and reporting needs
• Generate and maintain reports, dashboards, and data analysis to support business decisions
• Develop and maintain process documentation, user guides, and training materials
• Provide training and support to HR teams and end users on system functionality and best practices
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements and escalated recommendations as appropriate
• Evaluate different HRIS platforms for functionality and ease of use, ultimately driving the implementation of a new HRIS to support the business
• Participate in all aspects of new HRIS implementation including project scope definition, identifying risks and dependencies, configure user testing, train end users, and assisting with post-project hyper care

Skills

HRIS operations

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

UAT testing

HR processes knowledge

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Excel reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IS/Business

Tools

SAP

Workday

HRIS platforms

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking an HRIS Analyst to support and maintain global People systems across operations, with a focus on accurate configuration, data reliability, and day-to-day system performance. You will help stand up a new HRIS system for ~1,000 employees globally and manage vendor relationships.

This role sits at the intersection of HR, data, and technology, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits and IT to drive upgrades, governance, and standardization across regions. Reports to the HR Manager.