Senior HRIS Analyst

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Educational reimbursement

Onsite fitness center

Parental leave

Job summary

NICO National Indemnity Company, part of the Berkshire Hathaway group, seeks an experienced Senior HRIS Analyst to support Workday-based HR systems across Recruiting, VNDLY, and Talent. You will own system configuration, testing, and data integrity, driving enhancements with cross-functional partners to improve efficiency and compliance.

You will collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders, deliver technical guidance, and contribute to bi-annual Workday releases while maintaining high service levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years HRIS Workday experience with Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent.
• Experience with Workday reporting and security.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to explain technical details.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, tests, maintains and enhances HRIS business processes per policy.
• Participates in Workday releases to align with HR Technology roadmap.
• Serves as HRIS SME for Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent.
• Coordinates with other teams affecting HR systems.
• Troubleshoots system issues and documents resolutions.
• Tests and documents changes prior to implementation.

Skills

Workday expertise

HRIS analytics

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree in computer science / related field

Tools

Workday security

Workday reporting

Workday EIBs

Workday testing

Job description

Company:

NICO National Indemnity Company

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that.

The Senior HRIS Analyst will be responsible for the support and maintenance of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and ensure delivery of high-quality services and products to internal and external customers. Serves as a primary point-of-contact for the Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent functional areas of Workday. Manages complex technical issues, provides advanced troubleshooting support, and delivers innovative solutions to enhance system functionality. Creates technical documentation and provides expert guidance to stakeholders.Supports HR teams by responding to requests for Workday security and reporting related to Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent. Owns the system configuration, assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, executes and oversees testing of system changes, and analyzes processes for improvement opportunities. Participates in Workday releases to understand new and changing functionality. Responds to internal and external requests for information. Maintains strict confidentiality and works with a high level of customer service. Responsible for day-to-day HRIS operations and projects as assigned.

What will you do?

• Designs, builds, tests, maintains and enhances business processes within HRIS according to company policy and guidelines.
• Participates in bi-annual Workday releases to identify opportunities to enhance our environment in alignment with the HR Technology roadmap.
• Serves as the HRIS subject matter expert for Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent.
• Coordinates or supports the needs of other teams within and outside of the HR department that impact HR systems.
• Continuously increases technical and industry trend knowledge by participating in Workday Community and other forums
• Performs special projects or related duties as assigned or as situation dictates.
• Serve as technical support, specializing in resolving intricate issues and providing expert guidance to the Recruiting and Talent teams.
• Take ownership of configuring and maintaining Recruiting, Talent and VNDLY modules, ensuring precise and streamlined processes with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Foster seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to elicit requirements, offer advanced technical solutions, and lead delivery of system enhancements.
• Organize and lead meetings with stakeholder group, contributing insights, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Create documentation of processes, configurations, and issue resolutions, ensuring comprehensive records are readily accessible.
• Exhibit effective communication skills when consulting with end-users, vendors, and team members, delivering articulate and succinct technical guidance.
• Troubleshoot system issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
• In collaboration with HR teams, complete all needed unit testing and applicable documentation prior to implementation related to all business processes, updates, upgrades, and project work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of Recruiting, VNDLY, Talent and core HR operations and system configuration within Workday.
• Workday Certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and laws governing US human resources.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause resolution.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical details to non-technical users.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Hands-on experience with Workday EIBs, calculated fields, condition rules, and security configuration.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field or equivalent
• 5 or more years HRIS Workday experience
• Prior role supporting Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent functional areas in Workday.
• Experience with Workday Reporting and Security
• MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Business Workflow and System Configuration
• Software implementation and development
• Knowledge and understanding of HRIS functional areas

Preferred Knowledge:

• Azure, ServiceNow, or similar
• Workday Pro Certifications and/or Workday training
• Human Resource laws and practices
• Support of other Workday functional areas
• Familiarity with annual benefits and compensation cycles
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings
• Experience proactively identifying and addressing both system and process-based issues

Who would excel in the role?

• Someone who can prioritize, organize and manage their time well.
• Someone who can work well with a team as well as independently.
• Someone with strong broad HRIS experience.
• Someone who is detail oriented and can work with a great deal of efficiency and accuracy.

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!