HRIS Specialist (Contract)

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists seeks an experienced HRIS Specialist for a 2-month on-site contract in Houston, TX. You will manage HRIS data, run reports, support compliance, and help streamline HR processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years HRIS experience (ADP Workforce Now preferred), advanced Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills to partner with payroll, IT, and HR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of HRIS experience.
• Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS platform required.
• Knowledge of HR operations, payroll, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• HRIS Administration & System Support: Maintain employee records, positions, reporting relationships, and system configurations.
• Data Management & Reporting: Create and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics.
• HR Operations Support: Partner with Payroll, Benefits, IT, and HR teams; support onboarding/offboarding.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: Support compliance with laws and internal policies; identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

HRIS Specialist (Contract) Houston, TX | 100% On-Site Temporary Assignment | Approximately 2 Months Pay: $30-$35+/hour DOE

Position Summary

The HRIS Specialist serves as the primary resource for the organization's Human Resources Information System, supporting employee data management, system administration, reporting, compliance, and cross-functional HR operations. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in maintaining the integrity and functionality of HR technology systems.

Key Responsibilities

• HRIS Administration & System Support
  • Maintain employee records, organizational structures, position data, reporting relationships, and system configurations.
  • Process employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation updates, and terminations.
  • Troubleshoot system issues and partner with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
  • Manage user access, security permissions, workflows, and system controls.
  • Support system upgrades, testing, enhancements, and implementations.
• Data Management & Reporting
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of employee data.
  • Create and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
  • Track HR metrics including headcount, turnover, vacancies, and workforce trends.
  • Conduct data audits and reconcile information across HR, payroll, benefits, and related systems.
  • Prepare reports and documentation for audits, compliance reviews, and leadership requests.
• HR Operations Support
  • Partner closely with Payroll, Benefits, IT, and HR teams.
  • Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee record maintenance.
  • Assist with annual HR initiatives, including performance reviews and compensation processes.
  • Provide system support and training to managers, HR staff, and employees.
  • Maintain HRIS procedures, documentation, and user guides.
• Compliance & Process Improvement Support
  • Support compliance with employment laws, data privacy requirements, and internal policies.
  • Maintain appropriate security measures for sensitive employee information.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate HR processes.
  • Participate in HR technology and system improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of HRIS experience.
• Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS platform required.
• Knowledge of HR operations, payroll, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Details

• Immediate start preferred.
• Opportunity to train alongside the current HRIS Specialist before leave begins.
• Flexible 8-hour work schedule.
• Fully on-site position in Houston.
• Interviews will be conducted virtually.

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