HR Systems Analyst

Stifel Financial Corp.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401k

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stifel Financial Corp. is seeking an HR Systems Analyst to administer and optimize its HR technology stack, including UKG, iCIMS, and HaloITSM. You will partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT to deliver accurate data, reliable reporting, and compliant processes.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of HRIS experience, strong Excel and SQL skills, and a proven ability to configure workflows, test upgrades, and document end-user guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience supporting HRIS.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, configuration, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of HR technology solutions (UKG, iCIMS, HaloITSM).
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and IT to gather requirements, recommend solutions, and implement enhancements.
• Configure system functionality, workflows, security, fields, and reporting tools.
• Troubleshoot system, data, and integration issues; coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors.
• Develop and maintain reports and data extracts.
• Lead testing for upgrades, releases, patches, and new functionality.
• Monitor system performance and data quality for accuracy, security, and compliance.
• Create and maintain end-user documentation and training materials.
• Support HR technology projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HRIS administration

SQL

Excel

Reporting & analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

System testing

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/CS

Tools

UKG Pro

iCIMS

HaloITSM

Excel

SQL

Job description

Why Stifel

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Why Stifel

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

What You’ll Be Doing

The HR Systems Analyst is responsible for the administration, support, configuration, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of Stifel's HR technology solutions, including UKG, iCIMS, HaloITSM, and related integrations. This role serves as a key partner to HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and IT teams, providing system expertise, reporting, troubleshooting, testing, and process improvement recommendations. The HR Systems Analyst works closely with business stakeholders to ensure HR systems operate effectively, maintain data integrity, support compliance requirements, and deliver a positive user experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary technical resource for Stifel's HR technology suite (UKG, iCIMS, HaloITSM, etc.), including system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and related business processes.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and IT teams to gather requirements, recommend solutions, and implement system enhancements.
• Configure system functionality, including workflows, security, business rules, fields, and reporting tools.
• Troubleshoot system, data, and integration issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors.
• Develop and maintain reports and data extracts.
• Lead testing efforts for upgrades, releases, patches, and new functionality.
• Monitor system performance and data quality to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance.
• Create and maintain documentation, training materials, and support resources for end users.
• Support HR technology projects, implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to administer cloud-based HR technology solutions including support for at least two of the following HR processes: onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, compensation, recruiting, and performance management.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer applicant tracking system processes and HCM implementation.
• Ability to gather requirements, configure systems, test enhancements, and suppor implementations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and maintain reports and data analysis tools.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system and data issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business users.
• Work with cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership in driving projects forward with minimal supervision.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum Required: 4+ years of experience supporting Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

Licenses & Credentials

• Minimum Required: None.

Systems & Technology

• Knowledge of and experience with administering cloud-based HR technology solutions with preference of iCIMS, UKG Pro, and UKG Workforce Management.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required to complete analyses.
• Ability to write and troubleshoot SQL queries is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of and experience with reporting platforms is preferred.

About Stifel

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.