HR Systems Analyst

Protective Life; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Mental health benefits

ProHealth Rewards

Descripción de la vacante

Protective Life is seeking an HRIS Analyst to administer and optimize HR information systems, develop data reports, and troubleshoot issues. You will work with HR, IT, and vendors to improve reporting and system reliability, supporting upgrades and data governance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in HRIS or data analysis, with strong SQL and Excel skills and experience with ERP/payroll systems. Office-based in Birmingham, AL, with benefits supporting wellbeing.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, IS, Business, Tech, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in HRIS, HR tech, or data analysis-related areas.
• Working knowledge of SQL for data querying and validation.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, validation, and reporting.
• Experience supporting HRIS/ERP/payroll or similar business applications.
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot system or data issues.

Responsabilidades

• Support HRIS administration, configuration, data maintenance, security, and user needs.
• Develop and maintain reports using SQL, Excel, and HR reporting tools.
• Investigate and troubleshoot system data issues and escalate as needed.
• Assist with system upgrades, releases, and testing documentation.
• Validate employee data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Support HR system integrations and security roles with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, vendors and partners to identify needs.
• Maintain system documentation and governance compliance.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

SQL

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Cognos

ADP/UKG Pro

Databricks

Descripción del empleo

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The HRIS Analyst supports the administration, maintenance, and ongoing effectiveness of Human Resources Information Systems and reporting solutions. This role combines HR technology, data analysis, and problem solving to maintain accurate employee data, troubleshoot system issues, develop reporting solutions, and support HR technology projects.

Working collaboratively with HR, IT, vendors, and business partners, the HRIS Analyst will gain exposure to enterprise HR systems, reporting tools, and data solutions while helping improve the employee technology experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HRIS administration, system configuration, data maintenance, security, and end-user needs
• Develop and maintain reports using SQL, Excel, and HR reporting tools
• Investigate and troubleshoot system and data issues, identifying solutions or escalating as appropriate
• Support system upgrades, enhancements, releases, and implementations through testing and documentation
• Validate and maintain employee data to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Support HR system integrations, access, security roles, and routine technical processes
• Partner with HR, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to identify system, data, and reporting needs
• Maintain system documentation and follow established privacy, security, governance, and change-management requirements

Core Competencies (skills, knowledge and abilities)

• Analytical thinking and effective problem-solving abilities
• Technical aptitude and curiosity with the ability to learn new systems and processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Intermediate SQL capabilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous learning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Technology, or a related field
• 1 to 2 years of cumulative experience in HRIS, HR technology, business systems, reporting, data analysis, systems support, or a related area
• Working knowledge of SQL with experience querying, validating, or analyzing data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, validation, and reporting
• Experience supporting an HRIS, HCM, ERP, payroll, CRM, or similar business application
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and troubleshoot system or data issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise HCM platforms such as ADP or UKG Pro
• Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Cognos
• Familiarity with relational databases, data marts, system integrations, or Databricks
• Experience with system configuration, testing, implementations, upgrades, or enhancements

Employee Benefits

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $52,500 to $73,500. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.