Sr. HRIS Analyst

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC); Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) seeks an experienced HRIS expert to lead configurations, governance, and operations for its HCM systems. You will develop dashboards to communicate workforce trends and ensure data integrity and security across HR processes.

The role partners with Tribal Operations and HR leadership to translate business challenges into scalable HR technology solutions and process improvements. On-site, precision and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, or HR technology roles.
• Hands-on HRIS configuration, administration, reporting, and optimization.
• Strong experience with HR data and creating dashboards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR-related software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HRIS SME, owning enhancements, configurations, and optimization.
• Manage day-to-day HRIS operations, access, maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Develop interactive dashboards and reports on workforce trends (headcount, turnover, hiring).
• Maintain HRIS governance standards, including security roles and audits.
• Maintain organizational data structures and implement changes as needed.
• Partner with HR leaders to translate challenges into scalable automation and processes.
• Collaborate with HRIS team to maintain configuration, release readiness, and enhancements.
• Create and maintain process documentation.
• Investigate, analyze, test, and resolve issues; support HR team members.
• Educate users on HCM system features; support annual reviews, merit, and open enrollment.
• Maintain confidentiality and protection of team member data.

Skills

HRIS experience

Data analysis

Dashboard building

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / IS / Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR software

Job description

ON-SITE POSITION. NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK.

Primary Job Duties

• Serve as the primary HRIS subject matter expert, owning enhancements, configurations, and ongoing optimization of HR systems, along with data integrity and compliance.
• Manage day-to-day HRIS operations, including user access, system maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and report solutions that communicate workforce trends, including headcount, turnover, hiring, and other metrics.
• Establish and maintain HRIS governance standards, including security roles, reporting definition, and system audit while supporting the HR technology roadmap.
• Maintain organizational data structure and make changes when needed.
• Partner with Tribal Operations leaders and HR to translate business challenges into scalable solutions including automation, workflow optimization, and process improvements that streamline HR operations.
• Partner with other HRIS team members to maintain configuration, release readiness, and enhancements within the HCM system.
• Create and maintain process documentation.
• Investigate, analyze, test, and resolve issues or questions while providing support to team members and HR.
• Support the education of users on the use of the HCM system and its features.
• Support initiatives throughout the year, including but not limited to annual performance reviews, merit administration, and benefits open enrollment.
• Maintain confidentiality and protection of team member personal data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, or HR technology roles.
• Deep hands-on HR information systems configuration and administration experience, including system maintenance, reporting, and optimization.
• Strong experience with HR data and reporting tools, including building dashboards.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Suite and HR-related software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced quantitative skills, including data manipulation, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to work within and collaborate with a team.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative and operate independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.