Human Resources Information System Analyst

Central Valley Search Partners; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Search Partners is seeking an HRIS Analyst to manage the ADP HRIS, benefits and compensation administration. The role emphasizes data integrity, California labor law compliance, and a strong employee experience.

Local candidates in Modesto, CA are required for on-site work. You will partner with HR leadership, payroll, finance, and vendors to deliver accurate reporting, optimize benefits, and support regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years HR experience with focus on HRIS, benefits, and compensation.
• Experience in California employment environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer ADP HRIS and maintain data accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Develop dashboards and reports from ADP data for HR and leadership.
• Coordinate benefits programs, open enrollment, and regulatory compliance (ACA, COBRA/Cal-COBRA, HIPAA).
• Support compensation programs, market benchmarking, and pay analyses.
• Ensure wage and hour compliance under CA laws; assist audits and reporting.
• Provide employee support and training on ADP and HR programs.

Skills

HRIS data integrity

Benefits administration

Compensation administration

Data analytics

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

ADP HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

** This position is for LOCAL CANDIDATES, ONLY: Must live within 30-40 miles of Modesto, CA. This is an on-site/full-time position and relocation is NOT available **

JOB STATEMENT:

The HRIS Analyst will be heavily focused in HRIS, Benefits & Compensation and play a critical role in supporting the organization's people strategy through effective management of HR systems, employee benefits programs, and compensation administration. This role ensures data integrity, regulatory compliance (with a strong emphasis on California labor laws), and a high-quality employee experience.

This position partners closely with HR leadership, payroll, finance, and external vendors to deliver accurate reporting, competitive compensation practices, and compliant, cost-effective benefits programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

HRIS Administration & Data Analytics

• Serve as the primary administrator for the ADP Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Maintain and audit employee data within ADP for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Manage ADP system workflows including onboarding, job changes, compensation updates, and terminations
• Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports from ADP (headcount, turnover, compensation trends, benefits utilization)
• Support ADP system configurations, enhancements, and integrations (payroll, benefits, timekeeping)
• Partner with ADP support and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot system issues and optimize functionality
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools leveraging ADP data for HR and executive leadership
• Ensure data governance, security, and confidentiality standards within ADP are consistently maintained
• Administer all employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Act as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators
• Manage open enrollment process including planning, communications, system setup, and employee support
• Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA/Cal-COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements
• Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate with payroll for accurate deductions
• Support leave of absence processes (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/FEHA)
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide education on benefit offerings

Compensation Administration

• Support the development and administration of compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and bonuses
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary analysis using compensation surveys
• Maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and job classifications
• Ensure compliance with California Equal Pay Act and FLSA classifications
• Manage compensation changes including merit increases, promotions, and adjustments
• Assist in preparing compensation reports and analytics for leadership
• Support pay equity reviews and internal audits

Compliance & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with California wage and hour laws including overtime and meal/rest breaks
• Maintain HR policies related to benefits and compensation
• Support internal and external audits (benefits, payroll, HRIS data)
• Assist with regulatory reporting such as EEO-1 and ACA filings
• Partner with HR leadership on process improvements and best practices

Employee Support & Experience

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to HRIS, benefits, and compensation
• Provide training to employees and managers on ADP and HR programs
• Support onboarding processes related to benefits enrollment and HRIS access
• Promote a positive employee experience through responsive and accurate HR support

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3-5+ years of HR experience with a strong focus on HRIS, benefits, and compensation
• Experience in a California employment environment strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with ADP HRIS
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Experience with HR reporting and analytics

Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong understanding of benefits administration and compliance
• Knowledge of compensation structures and benchmarking
• Understanding of California labor laws and federal employment regulations
• Familiarity with leave laws (FMLA, CFRA, ADA/FEHA)

Core Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong data integrity mindset
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Effective communication and employee support capabilities
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically