Hris Analyst

FHLB Des Moines; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Williams College is seeking an HRIS Analyst to join the Human Resources team to optimize HRIS, ensure data integrity, and improve business processes. The role partners with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to translate requirements into functional specs and lead testing for system upgrades.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in HRIS or related areas, with strong communication and data governance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience in HRIS, HR systems, or systems analysis.
• Strong understanding of administrative software systems and data integration.
• Experience gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, and creating clear business process documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for a non-technical audience.
• Adaptability, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Teamwork and ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain dashboards and reports for strategic decision-making.
• Conduct data quality audits, manage mass data loads, and enforce data governance for integrity and compliance.
• Manage foundational data structures (positions, job profiles, organizational assignments).
• Oversee system integrations and automated data feeds between Workday, benefits platforms, and internal systems; troubleshoot issues.
• Analyze and configure HRIS modules to meet organizational needs.
• Translate business requirements into functional/technical specs and lead testing (UAT, integration) for upgrades/new implementations.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support and deliver training, documentation, and guidance to HR staff, managers, and employees.

Skills

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Williams College is seeking an HRIS Analyst to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, Benefits and HR Systems, this role is a vital partner in optimizing our human resources information systems, ensuring data integrity and efficient system functionality and business processes, with an eye towards process improvements. If you are a collaborative problem‑solver who enjoys bridging the gap between functional HR needs and technology and who stays curious about evolving systems and tools, we invite you to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and maintain dashboards and reports to drive strategic decision-making.
• Conduct data quality audits, manage mass data loads, and enforce data governance practices to ensure system integrity and compliance.

HRIS Operations

• Manage foundational data structures (positions, job profiles, organizational assignments).
• Oversee system integrations and automated data feeds between Workday, benefits platforms, and internal systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Systems Analysis & Optimization

• Analyze and configure HRIS modules to meet organizational needs.
• Proactively identify process improvements to enhance system efficiency, usability, and data accuracy.

Requirements & Implementation

• Act as a key liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications, and lead testing efforts (UAT, integration testing) for system upgrades and new implementations.

User Support & Training

• Serve as a subject matter expert for HRIS functionality.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support and deliver training, documentation, and guidance to HR staff, managers, and employees.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience in HRIS, HR systems, or systems analysis (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of administrative software systems and data integration. Experience gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, and creating clear business process documentation.
• Analytical Problem‑Solving: Demonstrated ability to investigate technical issues, identify data gaps, and design efficient, proactive solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written skills with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for a diverse, non‑technical audience.
• Adaptability & Organization: A self‑motivated, detail‑oriented learner capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines and staying current with evolving technologies.
• Teamwork: Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a service‑focused, cross‑functional team.

Location

Ability to work on campus three or more days per week and reside in MA, NY, CT, or VT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education is desirable.
• Experience implementing and maintaining cloud administrative applications (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., BI tools, Query Manager, or similar).
• HR Certification (SHRM or HRCI).

This full‑time, year‑round position is eligible for Williams College’s robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.

Hybrid on‑site/remote work arrangements may be available up to 2 days per week with approval for employees based in NY, MA, CT, or VT, following an initial in‑person onboarding period.

Pay ranges from $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non‑discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail].

Instructions for Applicants

The mission of Williams College, “to provide the highest quality liberal arts education,” is advanced by the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences that faculty, staff, and students bring to the work that we do together. The college is committed to building and sustaining a learning and working environment where members from all backgrounds can learn, live, and thrive. We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment. We are looking for candidates who share our values in prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sustainability.

Located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Williams offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshires—known as a cultural corridor—are a great place to live, work, and play. With natural beauty, rich history, and top‑notch schools, there Berkshires hosts an array of recreational opportunities from world‑class museums to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport, and Albany‑Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within a three‑hour drive. The college's vibrant 450‑acre campus is home to approximately 2,000 students who bring vibrancy to picturesque Williamstown. Many people relocate here for their job at Williams but stay for the community connections that they build. We hope you’ll take some time to explore the resources here and get to know more about our community–the one here on campus as well as the broader communities of Williamstown and the Berkshires.