HRIS Analyst (Payroll/Benefits)

San Ysidro Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Ysidro Health is seeking an HRIS Analyst to support its HRIS platforms, data management, security roles, and reporting. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to optimize workflows, test changes, and implement efficient system solutions across the organization.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HRIS roles, strong Office skills, and familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce within a healthcare setting. This on-site role offers growth and cross-functional exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in an HRIS administrator or HR-specific role.
• Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify and maintain HRIS configurations, including testing and security roles.
• Lead requirements gathering and documentation across HR and Finance.
• Coordinate upgrades, testing and technical projects with IT and vendors.
• Create and support HR reporting using multiple data sources.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Project coordination

HR policies

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Position Summary:

The HRIS Analyst analyzes business needs and identifies, tests and delivers efficient processes and/or system based solutions to address the needs of the organization. The HRIS Analyst is responsible for supporting SYHealth’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platforms, HR Technology platforms, data administration, system configurations, controls and processes by serving as a technical point of contact and ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analyzing workflows for process improvement opportunities.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Design, modify and maintain complex configurations of the HRIS platform, including testing and validation of business processes, security roles, reports, and system integrations.
• Utilize knowledge and experience with a variety of human resources concepts, practices, and procedures to identify needs and create solutions to support the HR technology needs of the organization.
• Lead and contribute to requirements gathering and documentation of system configurations across multiple client groups. Coordinate with functional areas within HR and Finance to address technology related needs by partnering with them and/or vendors to analyze workflows and process designs for improvement by leveraging technological capabilities.
• Lead and organize upgrades, testing and other technical projects as assigned including developing project plans and leading project teams.
• Coordinate with IT for development, interface, database, and networking support.
• Coordinate integration solutions using HRIS and other tools, including business process analysis, design, development, and testing. Recommend process/ service improvements and innovative solutions.
• Manage security and profile settings for HRIS users.
• Assist HR team and other end-users to identify, analyze, and document business needs and requirements.
• Assist in development of standard and custom reports for ongoing internal customer needs. Create and support sustainable and efficient HR reporting solutions using multiple data sources.
• Create and implement periodic audits and analysis to ensure data integrity and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoots HR Technology systems individually or with customer support. Keeps the HR and Finance teams abreast of system upgrades and updates.
• Develops user procedures, guidelines and documentation. Trains HRIS users on new processes/functionality as needed. Assists in development of training tools for users/managers as needed.
• Maintains strong partnerships with IT, Finance and other stakeholders.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education Preferred:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Management or other relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Certifications/Licenses Preferred:

• PHR/SPHR/SPHR-CA

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an HRIS administrator or HR specific role.
• Strong knowledge in working with HRIS systems required. Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point.)
• Experience in health care preferred

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Must have excellent English speaking and writing skills.
• Must be proficient in making group presentations.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Must be knowledgeable of HR theory and applications; proficient in data management, business analysis, system configurations and report design & development.
• Ability to create prototypes and proof-of-concept documentation for driving new solutions.
• Self-directed, highly organized, and able to independently coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills while working with teams to facilitate complex systems configurations.
• Familiar with Human Resources policies and procedures and the impact these policies have on system configurations to meet regulatory and organizational goals.
• Strong business acumen and ability to implement creative system solutions.

Equipment Used:

• General Office Equipment to include Computer, Phone, Fax, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• May sit for extended periods of time.

Universal Requirements

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.