Human Resources Information System Analyst

PACE Staffing Alternatives; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Staffing Alternatives in St. Louis, MO seeks a data-driven HRIS Analyst to gather, validate, and analyze workforce data.

You will support HR reporting, dashboards, and analytics, ensuring data integrity across the HRIS and related systems, with emphasis on Workday reporting and processes. You will collaborate with HR partners to refine reporting requirements, load data, and document standards while contributing to enterprise-wide HR data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IT, data analytics, or a related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in HRIS, people analytics, data analysis or reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data integrity focus.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and spreadsheet tools.
• Experience with HR data such as headcount, turnover, recruiting metrics, etc.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and HRIS reporting.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical or end-user reports.
• Experience with Workday reporting and analytics is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and normalize data from multiple sources for centralized reporting.
• Research trends, benchmarks, and workforce insights for decision-making.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of data within the HRIS.
• Assist with employee and data loads into the HRIS.
• Monitor system access, security, and data integrity.
• Support HR with workforce metrics, dashboards, and analytics.
• Analyze HRIS data and translate findings into clear information for end users.
• Develop, document, and maintain reporting standards and data definitions.
• Develop and analyze workforce data using technology and analytical tools.
• Design, develop, and maintain standard and ad hoc reports to support business needs.
• Automate reporting and HRIS activities where possible.
• Collaborate with HR SMEs and business partners on cross-functional projects.
• Participate in enterprise initiatives involving HR systems and data.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Workday

Power BI

SQL basics

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.