People Team Analyst - Dayforce

Save A Lot; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match up to 4%

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance options including FS

Vision Insurance

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Save A Lot is seeking an HRIS Analyst to support Dayforce and HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance across HR processes. You will audit data, manage user access, and back up weekly payroll while collaborating with HR and IT to optimize workflows.

The role requires 1–3 years in HRIS/Payroll, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and analytical skills. Familiarity with Dayforce and multi-state regulations is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HRIS/Payroll system experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, HR, or related field preferred.
• Retail/Distribution industry experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with federal and multi-state laws/regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Dayforce HCM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, updates and designs HRIS transactions and workflows for compliance.
• Supports HRIS Manager in maintenance, customization, and upgrades.
• Provides technical support, training, and guidance to HRIS users.
• Supports payroll, onboarding, recruitment, and other HRIS processes.
• Collaborates with IT to identify system improvements and enhancements.
• Manages permissions and user access for HRIS users.
• Develops SOPs, automated queries, and reports.
• Audits HRIS entries and ensures data integrity.
• Backups Payroll Analyst and assists with weekly payroll.
• Assists with file feeds and data loads to Dayforce.

Skills

HRIS

Payroll

Analytical

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/HR/Business Administration

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose

The HRIS Analyst will support the HRIS Manager by providing ongoing system support, conducting audits, and maintaining and managing HRIS systems to ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational effectiveness. This position will serve as a power user for HRIS reporting on HR data and key metrics while overseeing the collection of HR data and processing of HR records. The HRIS Analyst will oversee system workflows and approve various transactions related to Team Member status changes. This individual will support the HRIS Manager in database updates, managing user accounts, system troubleshooting, and resolving bugs as needed. The HRIS Analyst will serve as support to the Payroll Analyst in weekly payroll processing. The HRIS Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert for all areas of Dayforce and partner with HRIS Manager, HR department, and IT team to analyze and configure work process design and flow to maximize efficiencies and technological capabilities. This position requires in-depth knowledge of business and HR systems, HR processes and reporting requirements, company's policies and procedures, and the ability to resolve complex issues.

Purpose

The HRIS Analyst will support the HRIS Manager by providing ongoing system support, conducting audits, and maintaining and managing HRIS systems to ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational effectiveness. This position will serve as a power user for HRIS reporting on HR data and key metrics while overseeing the collection of HR data and processing of HR records. The HRIS Analyst will oversee system workflows and approve various transactions related to Team Member status changes. This individual will support the HRIS Manager in database updates, managing user accounts, system troubleshooting, and resolving bugs as needed. The HRIS Analyst will serve as support to the Payroll Analyst in weekly payroll processing. The HRIS Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert for all areas of Dayforce and partner with HRIS Manager, HR department, and IT team to analyze and configure work process design and flow to maximize efficiencies and technological capabilities. This position requires in-depth knowledge of business and HR systems, HR processes and reporting requirements, company's policies and procedures, and the ability to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, updates and designs various transactions and workflows such as terminations, salary changes, position changes, etc. for compliance with company policies and guidelines
• Supports HRIS Manager in maintenance of HRIS including customization, development, and upgrade of applications, systems, and modules
• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, training, and guidance to HRIS users
• Supports and troubleshoots various HRIS applications and processes such as payroll, onboarding, recruitment, performance, compensation, benefits, time & attendance, etc.
• Collaborates with HRIS Manager and IT to identify system improvements and enhancements
• Manages permissions, access, personalization, similar system configurations, operations, and settings for HRIS users
• Programs custom functions and creates SOP documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reports
• Compiles or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs for HR
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technology
• Works with HRIS Manager to keep HRIS database up to date with changes in Team Member information or organizational structures
• Serves as the primary backup for the Payroll Analyst, as well as performing assigned responsibilities on a recurring schedule to maintain process knowledge, competency, and coverage readiness.
• Works with Payroll Analyst on processes and procedures for weekly payroll
• Assigns user security and permission settings to HRIS end-users
• Ensures system compliance with established policies, data security, privacy requirements, data integrity, and audit
• Works with internal stakeholders and vendors to document system requirements for integrations and implementations.
• Serves as point of contact for file feed development, testing, and implementations
• Supports manual and automated data loads to and from Dayforce to other systems
• Troubleshoots, provides solutions, and implements fixes to configuration, file feed, and system issues and creates support tickets providing detailed information
• Assigns and develops user roles/permissions within HRIS system to include training documents on functionality of those roles.
• Reviews and audits entries within the HRIS system.
• Monitors and confirms connection files are functioning properly, and performs manual transfers as needed
• Creates and maintains HRIS standard operating procedures
• Performs other duties as required

About You

• 1-3 years of related experience with HRIS/Payroll system required. Experience with Dayforce HCM preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Retail/Distribution Industry experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and technical support skills
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with HR policies and procedures
• Familiarity with Payroll policies and procedures
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Familiarity with federal and multi-state laws/regulations
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of requirement gathering techniques, project management, and HRIS systems development methodologies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to ~10% of the time, which may include weekends and evenings, as needed
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Competencies

• Speed & Simplicity: Identifies and removes inefficiencies in their own work by streamlining tasks and proposing practical enhancements
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively to achieve shared goals
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear messages and adapts communication to different situations and people

Our Values

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.

Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome

Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence

Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability

Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

Benefits

• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance options including FSA & HSA
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing Program
• Career development opportunities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.