HRIS Analyst

University of Colorado System; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Waivers

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs seeks a Human Resources Information System Analyst to lead HRIS strategy, optimize HR technology, and ensure data integrity across systems.

You will collaborate with HR staff, IT, and campus partners to design, test, and implement HR solutions, supporting payroll, talent acquisition, and reporting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or IT from an accredited institution.
• Progressively responsible HRIS experience with advanced queries.
• Experience supporting HR, payroll, or talent acquisition systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with SQL databases or reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as functional SME for HR systems and related business processes.
• Assist with new implementations and upgrades of HR applications.
• Provide end-user training and continuous improvement of these processes and systems.
• Coordinate security role assignments and access controls.
• Collaborate with IT and campus partners to implement enhancements and testing.

Skills

HRIS systems

SQL

Data analysis

Process improvement

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or IT

Master's preferred

Tools

OnBase

PeopleSoft HCM

Drupal

Job description

Human Resources Information System Analyst

Office of Human Resources

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a premier educational institution that prides itself onacademic excellence, research, and community engagement and isactively seeking a Human Resources Information SystemAnalyst to join our team! UCCS is committed to academicexcellence, professional development, and fostering an environmentthat supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by itsstunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Thiscity is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range

$65,780 to $84,878 annually .Compensation will be commensurate upon experience andqualifications.This position is Exempt from the Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location:

On-Site/Hybrid

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paidparental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions forbereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage : Our comprehensive medical plans coverpreventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental healthvisit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, andcompetitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits : Take advantage of ourhealth savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disabilityinsurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education : Avail twelve (12) waived credits peracademic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in youreducational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More : From wellness programs aimed at achievingyour best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage,we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get thecomplete picture!

Summary

The HRIS Analyst serves as the primary liaison between HumanResources, campus departments, University Information Technology,and CU System partners to support and enhance human resourcesystems and business processes. This position is responsible foranalyzing, maintaining, and improving HR technology solutions thatsupport the employee lifecycle, including Human ResourcesInformation Systems (HRIS), talent acquisition, payroll, andrelated human capital management functions. Working closely with HRstaff, campus stakeholders, and technical teams, the HRIS Analystgathers and documents business requirements, analyzes processes,identifies opportunities for improvement, and helps implementtechnology solutions that enhance efficiency, data integrity,compliance, and the employee experience. The position collaborateswith IT and system partners to evaluate new functionality,recommend system enhancements, test solutions, and supportimplementation efforts. The HRIS Analyst plays a key role inensuring HR systems effectively meet the operational and strategicneeds of the university through process optimization, systemconfiguration, reporting, and data analysis.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

(55%) Human Resources Applications

• Serve as the functional subject matter expert for HR systemsand related business processes, including but not limited to HRISfunctions – applicant tracking, talent acquisition, performancemanagement, compensation, payroll, timekeeping, electronic employeefiles, automated forms and workflows, and various HR communicationtools (e.g. website, blog, email tools).
• Assist with new business application implementations, as wellas enhancements and upgrades for existing applications.
• Provide application support, end-user training, and continuousimprovement of these processes and systems.
• Serves as primary security role coordinator.

(20%) Process Engineering

• Review and analyze existing HR processes and workflows, partnerwith process owners and subject matter experts to documentworkflows and process requirements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, andsimplification.
• Lead and manage strategic process improvement projects andinitiatives including change management.
• Support roll-out and communication of HR processimprovements.
• Create and maintain a repository of process flows and otherrelated technical communications.

(10%) Testing

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and UniversityInformation Systems (UIS) to develop testing plans forfunctionality enhancements and software upgrades.
• Ensure system modifications pass first level of testing, priorto handing off to SMEs for 2nd level of testing.
• Serve as testing coordinator for HR system implementation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and simple issue resolution beforerecommending escalation to campus OIT or system UIS.

(10%) Business Intelligence/Analysis

• Serve as the HR business analyst in cross campus HR technologyprojects. Identify and document business requirements for HumanResources and cross-functional stakeholders for new and enhancedsystems/functions to improve and streamline business processes andperformance.
• Responsible for design specifications, data integrity,troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Collects and analyzes large amounts of HR data through variouscomplex databases, translating data into appropriate metrics.
• Align data management and reporting practices with other datareporting departments.
• Prepares reports and participates in the design of HRdashboards.
• Responds to ad hoc data and report requests if data set is notalready available.

(5%) Other Duties:

• In times of increased team workload, may coordinate and processnew employee entries into the HCM system, process employment changeletters, reappointments, and position data updates through importsor directly into HCM. Follows up with employees for neededdocumentation.
• In times of increased team workload, process employmentseparation to include submitting final pay, auditing leave balance,processing department notifications and ensuring all appropriateappointments and supplemental pays are ended.
• Serve as a back up for campus eComm communications.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by:08/26/2026 .
• Potential interview dates: 08/31/2026 .
• Potential start date: 09/14/2026 .

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does notdiscriminate based on sex in our employment or compensationpractices.

Qualifications :

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a field related to humanresources or information technology from an accreditedinstitution.
• Progressively responsible HRIS experience, including advancedqueries is required.
• Must have experience supporting HR, payroll, talentacquisition, or other human capital management systems.
• Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systemconfiguration, implementation, testing, and reporting isrequired.
• Must have strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation,and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with both functional andtechnical stakeholders in a complex organizational environment isrequired.
• To qualify applicants must have experience working with SQLDatabase or database reporting tools Strong Project Management andprioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of HR best practices is required.
• A Master's degree in a field related to human resources orinformation technology is preferred.
• Knowledge of higher education HR business processes andregulatory requirement is preferred.
• Highly qualified applicants will have OnBase and PeopleSoft HCMexperience.
• Experience with web content tools, such as DRUPAL ispreferred.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check program with respect to final candidatesfor specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about acandidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates to these appointments are required to complete anAuthorization to Release Information and provide contactinformation for their previous institutions.