Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Analyst

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst within the HR Technology Solutions and Analytics office to lead and support the Core HR product line in Workday. You will translate complex business requirements into effective HRIS solutions and provide guidance across HR and university stakeholders.

Responsibilities include configuration, enhancements, and production support while ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with Penn State needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with HR technology and HRIS administration.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into system solutions.
• Familiarity with Workday and Core HR processes in a large higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Support design, configuration, and maintenance of Penn State HRIS.
• Partner with HR and IT stakeholders to drive system improvements.
• Provide troubleshooting and functional guidance for HRIS users.

Skills

HR technology

HRIS administration

Workday

Core HR

stakeholder collaboration

reporting

troubleshooting

process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The HR Technology Solutions and Analytics office within Penn State IT is seeking a Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Analyst to serve as a senior functional and technical resource within the Core HR Product Line, supporting the design, configuration, maintenance, optimization, and ongoing operation of Penn State’s Human Resources Information Systems. This position partners with HR functional areas, HR technology teams, and University stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into effective system solutions. The Senior HRIS Analyst provides subject matter expertise for Core HR business processes and Workday functionality; leads or supports system enhancements, implementations, and production support activities; evaluates downstream impacts of proposed changes; and helps ensure HR technology solutions are reliable, scalable, and aligned with University business needs. The position works with a high degree of independence on complex assignments and serves as a resource to other analysts by providing technical and functional guidance, troubleshooting support, and knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should possess relevant experience in HR technology, HRIS administration, business process analysis, system configuration and support, stakeholder collaboration, reporting, troubleshooting, and process improvement. Experience with Workday, Core HR functions, and working within a large, complex R1 higher education institution is preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQ CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted


• Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary range: $81,312.00 - $122,016.00.

• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.


• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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