HRIS Analyst

Williams College; Williamstown (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities include designing dashboards, maintaining data governance, managing system integrations, and leading testing for upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of HRIS or HR systems experience.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes, and data integration.
• Strong problem-solving and data quality assurance capabilities.
• Excellent communication for non-technical audiences.
• On-campus presence required for three+ days per week in MA.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain dashboards and reports to support decision-making.
• Manage HRIS data structures and oversee integrations with Workday and benefits platforms.
• Analyze HRIS modules and identify process improvements.
• Translate business requirements into specifications and lead testing.
• Provide user support, training, and documentation for HR staff.

Skills

Reporting analytics

HRIS operations

Systems analysis

Requirements gathering

User training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Benefits platforms

Job description

Williams College is seeking a 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

• Reporting & Analytics: 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.