Senior HRIS Analyst: Data Integrity & System Optimization

YMCA of San Diego County; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an HRIS Analyst to manage the day‑to‑day administration of the HCM environment, lead configurations, testing, reporting, and data governance in partnership with HRIS leadership. The role designs and delivers HRIS reports and dashboards, troubleshoots complex issues, ensures data security and compliance, and mentors the HRIS team while optimizing processes.

The on‑site position collaborates with HR, Payroll, IT and business partners across the association to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HCM/HRIS administration, configuration, data governance, and analytics.
• Experience supporting HCM implementations, enhancements, or other HR technology projects.
• Deep knowledge of core HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits processes and how they map to HCM system logic.

Responsibilities

• Guides the execution of HCM projects and system enhancements, assisting with requirements gathering, impacts assessment, solution design, cross‑functional testing, deployment, and post‑production support.
• Supports HCM configuration, release activities, and regression testing while troubleshooting integrations and downstream operational impacts.
• Designs and delivers recurring and ad hoc reports and dashboards; partners with HR stakeholders to translate reporting requirements and business needs into effective HRIS solutions.
• Serves as a senior escalation point for complex HRIS issues, questions, and requests, collaborating with HR, Payroll, and IT to troubleshoot and resolve root‑cause system problems; prioritizes incoming queries to ensure critical issues are appropriately escalated and resolved.
• Administers system security profiles, user roles, permissions, and access controls to ensure strict data protection and compliance.
• Performs routine data audits and analyses to identify trends and resolve discrepancies; implements workflow improvements to ensure accurate employee and organizational data.
• Supports HRIS‑related regulatory compliance, statutory reporting, and internal/external audit requirements by maintaining appropriate data management controls.
• Proactively monitor HCM performance to identify process inefficiencies, maintaining comprehensive records of system configurations and procedural workflows.
• Provides technical guidance, informal mentoring, and knowledge sharing to HRIS team members to elevate overall department capabilities.
• Supports system administration and operational priorities as directed by HRIS leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HCM/HRIS admin

Data governance

Analytics

Reports & dashboards

Security & access

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/IT/Business

4 years related experience

Tools

UKG

iCIMS

Kronos

ADP

Job description

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an HRIS Analyst to manage the day‑to‑day administration of the HCM environment, lead configurations, testing, reporting, and data governance in partnership with HRIS leadership. The role designs and delivers HRIS reports and dashboards, troubleshoots complex issues, ensures data security and compliance, and mentors the HRIS team while optimizing processes.

The on‑site position collaborates with HR, Payroll, IT and business partners across the association to