Human Resources Information System Analyst

PACE Staffing Alternatives; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Staffing Alternatives seeks an HRIS Analyst to gather, normalize data from multiple sources, and maintain data integrity within the HRIS. You will generate reports and dashboards, translate analytics into actionable insights, and collaborate with HR partners on cross-functional projects.

Required are a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years in HRIS, with strong Excel and Workday experience. This on-site Missouri role involves data loads, security, and a focus on workforce metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in HRIS, people analytics, data analysis, reporting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies, missing information, and inconsistencies.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet-based analytical tools.
• Strong understanding of business concepts, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with HR or workforce data such as headcount, turnover, recruiting metrics, and other people analytics.
• Experience working with large and complex data sets.
• Ability to translate business and reporting requirements into clear technical or end-user requirements.
• Experience developing, testing, and implementing reports, applications, or system functionality.
• Experience with HRIS reporting and analytics; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• At least one year of experience configuring or managing Workday functionality preferred.
• At least one year of experience with Workday reporting and analytics preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment when addressing complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and normalize data from multiple sources for use in centralized reporting and analysis.
• Conduct research to identify trends, benchmarks, and relevant workforce insights.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of organizational data within the HRIS.
• Assist with employee and data loads into the HRIS.
• Monitor and audit system access, security, and data integrity.
• Support HR with workforce metrics, reporting, dashboards, and people analytics.
• Analyze HRIS data and translate findings into clear, meaningful information for end users.
• Establish and document data definitions, reporting standards, and known data limitations.
• Develop and analyze workforce data using technology and analytical tools.
• Design, develop, and maintain standard and ad hoc reports to support business and strategic decision-making.
• Program and code reports as needed to extract and analyze data from HR systems.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand and refine reporting requirements.
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and other analytical materials to communicate findings.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and assist with the automation of HRIS and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with HR subject matter experts and business partners on cross-functional projects.
• Participate in department and enterprise-wide initiatives involving HR systems, reporting, and data.
• Support system recovery and data continuity efforts in the event of a system disruption or disaster.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Translating requirements into specs

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

• Gather, compile, and normalize data from multiple sources for use in centralized reporting and analysis.
• Conduct research to identify trends, benchmarks, and relevant workforce insights.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of organizational data within the HRIS.
• Assist with employee and data loads into the HRIS.
• Monitor and audit system access, security, and data integrity.
• Support HR with workforce metrics, reporting, dashboards, and people analytics.
• Analyze HRIS data and translate findings into clear, meaningful information for end users.
• Establish and document data definitions, reporting standards, and known data limitations.
• Develop and analyze workforce data using technology and analytical tools.
• Design, develop, and maintain standard and ad hoc reports to support business and strategic decision-making.
• Program and code reports as needed to extract and analyze data from HR systems.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand and refine reporting requirements.
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and other analytical materials to communicate findings.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and assist with the automation of HRIS and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with HR subject matter experts and business partners on cross-functional projects.
• Participate in department and enterprise-wide initiatives involving HR systems, reporting, and data.
• Support system recovery and data continuity efforts in the event of a system disruption or disaster.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in HRIS, people analytics, data analysis, reporting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies, missing information, and inconsistencies.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet-based analytical tools.
• Strong understanding of business concepts, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with HR or workforce data such as headcount, turnover, recruiting metrics, and other people analytics.
• Experience working with large and complex data sets.
• Ability to translate business and reporting requirements into clear technical or end-user requirements.
• Experience developing, testing, and implementing reports, applications, or system functionality.
• Experience with HRIS reporting and analytics; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• At least one year of experience configuring or managing Workday functionality preferred.
• At least one year of experience with Workday reporting and analytics preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment when addressing complex issues.