HRIS ANALYST (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES)

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Cook County Government is seeking an HRIS Analyst to assist and support HRIS initiatives, including design, analysis, testing, reporting, and training. You will support HRIS functions such as administration, data validation, documentation, and system testing, while helping end users with questions and producing standard HR reports.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years in HRIS/HR technology or equivalent experience, and a proven ability to develop queries, reports, and user

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and 2+ years of HRIS/HR technology experience or equivalent combination
• Experience with HRIS, reporting, data validation, and system testing is preferred
• Ability to create queries and reports and provide end-user training and documentation

Responsibilities

• Assist and support HRIS initiatives including design, analysis, testing, reporting and training
• Support day-to-day HRIS functions including administration, data validation, documentation and testing
• Create and maintain documentation and standard HRIS reports for internal customers
• Provide training and respond to functional questions from end users and support audits

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Data reporting

Excel

SharePoint

MS Office

Query development

Communication

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description - HRIS ANALYST (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES) (00139484)

Job Description

HRIS ANALYST (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES)

Requisition ID

00139484

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026, 7:55:02 PM

Closing Date

Oct 9, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.

Posting Salary : $85,352 - $94,267 yearly

Organization

Offices Under the President

Work Locations

County Building: 118 N. Clark

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Assist and support all aspects of initiatives related to human resources technology updates including design, analysis, testing, reporting and training. Drive efficiency, improve service with technology, and provide a desired user experience. Support the day-to-day Human Resources Information System (HRIS) functions, including: HRIS administration, reporting, data validation, documentation and system testing. Assist end users throughout the County by responding to functional questions. Create and maintain documentation supporting responses to functional questions. Create queries and reports using system reporting tools and Excel. Assist in the development and production of standard reports for ongoing customer needs and preparation of HR related data metrics. Develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation. Provide training and development to users as requested. Provide requested information to support audit requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher AND
• Two (2) years of human resource information systems (HRIS), HR technology, or directly related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel with the ability to create basic formulas, Pivot Tables and VLookups is preferred.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of Human Resources processes, HR functional areas of specialization, and HR data.
• Knowledge of query and report development for Human Resources systems. Skill in quantitative and qualitative analytics to support Human Resources.
• Knowledge of MS SharePoint and MS Office Suite software (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio) and other software/tools used to manage projects, provide data analysis and develop forms, presentations and reports.
• Skill in extracting and manipulating information pertaining to business systems applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, and use sound judgment in interpreting problems and issues related to data management.
• Skill in executing moderately complex data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations to support functional area(s), where analysis is often procedural and straightforward.
• Ability to provide support and collaborate with team members and entry-level management to drive accuracy and precision in analysis.
• Knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adopt new methods.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary: $85,352 - $94,267 yearly

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
• ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact [e-mail]

VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This position requiressuccessful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

Note

As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Social Media Disclaimer

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.