HRIS Data Analyst — Workday & Security (Hybrid)

American University; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

American University is seeking an HRIS Analyst in Washington, DC to bridge HR and IT, ensuring Workday and legacy systems support HR operations. You will monitor data integrity, manage security access, and test system updates while collaborating with IT to implement enhancements that streamline HR workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of HRIS backend experience, with emphasis on Excel data manipulation and Workday proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant HRIS experience.
• Minimum 3 years of HRIS backend management and configuration support.
• Advanced Excel data manipulation for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Functional System Oversight: monitor daily Workday and HRIS performance to support operations.
• IT Collaboration & Configuration: coordinate system updates and IT-led changes with HR input.
• Security & Access Coordination: manage HR-specific security roles and data access.
• Process Enhancement & Implementation: identify improvements and translate needs to IT.
• Legacy System Stewardship: maintain access to historical data for reporting and compliance.

Skills

HRIS backend management

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

American University is seeking an HRIS Analyst in Washington, DC to bridge HR and IT, ensuring Workday and legacy systems support HR operations. You will monitor data integrity, manage security access, and test system updates while collaborating with IT to implement enhancements that streamline HR workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of HRIS backend experience, with emphasis on Excel data manipulation and Workday proficiency.