HR Data Specialist

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking an HR Data Specialist to partner with agencies across the executive branch. The role focuses on reviewing, auditing, and approving employment actions in the HR PeopleSoft system, while maintaining accurate employee records and producing reports with Excel and Tableau.

Customer inquiries are answered within 48 business hours. The position supports the Indiana State Personnel Department, which provides shared HR services across agencies, requiring strong organizational

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Knowledge of personnel forms and their purposes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Extensive knowledge of State of Indiana HR functions, systems, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and approve employment actions in the HR PeopleSoft system (hires, leave, promotions, pay adjustments).
• Maintain employee records and generate reports using Excel and Tableau.
• Respond to customer inquiries within 48 business hours.

Skills

HRIS

MS Office

HR forms

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independence

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

The HR Data Specialist partners with State of Indiana agencies to review, audit, and approve employment actions in the HR PeopleSoft system, including hires, leave administration, promotions, and pay adjustments. The role maintains employee records, prepares reports using Excel and Tableau, and responds to customer inquiries within 48 business hours. This position is part of the Indiana State Personnel Department, which provides shared HR services across the executive branch.

Key qualifications:

• Intermediate to advanced ability with human resource information systems (HRIS)
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Specialized knowledge of personnel forms and their purpose
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently
• Considerable knowledge of State of Indiana HR functions, systems, and procedures