Sr. HRIS Analyst

aa224; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits (medical, dental, and

401(k) profit sharing after 90 days

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to lead the design, optimization, and deployment of Workday and related HR technology solutions across the enterprise.

You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and business leaders to deliver insights, drive process improvements, and ensure scalable HR systems that support a growing organization. This role requires on-site presence near Temple, TX, with a focus on data integrity and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or MIS preferred.
• Five+ years of progressive HRIS experience.
• Experience with Workday and partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT.
• Strong HR processes knowledge: core HR, benefits, compensation, recruiting, talent management, reporting.
• Experience leading HR technology projects through the full lifecycle.
• Advanced analytics and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating complex reports and dashboards in Workday/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for HRIS questions by researching and resolving inquiries.
• Lead HR technology projects, ensuring testing, issue tracking, and implementation.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data analyses to support HR decisions.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Payroll, IT to ensure data integrity.
• Assist with evaluating new system functionality and suggest improvements.
• Manage full project lifecycle from requirements to training.
• Support open enrollment and field HR reporting as needed.

Skills

HRIS experience

Workday

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long‑term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

As a Senior HRIS Analyst, you'll lead the design, enhancement, and optimization of Workday and other HR technology solutions that support teammates across the enterprise. Working closely with HR, Payroll, IT, and business leaders, you'll drive process improvements, support high‑impact projects, deliver meaningful workforce insights, and help ensure our systems evolve alongside the needs of our growing organization.

This role is ideal for an experienced HRIS professional who enjoys leading complex initiatives, leveraging technology to solve business challenges, and influencing how HR services are delivered. If you're passionate about Workday, data, process excellence, and creating exceptional user experiences, you'll find opportunities to make a lasting impact at McLane.

This is an on‑site position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50‑minute radius from Temple, TX.

Benefits You Can Count On:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do:

• Provide support for HRIS questions and issues by researching and resolving simple to complex system, policy, and transactional inquiries.
• Serve as a key resource for HR technology utilized across McLane, including HR, benefits, compensation, recruiting, development, and related vendor integrations.
• Lead and support complex HR technology projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, proper testing, issue tracking, and successful implementation.
• Assist in evaluating new system functionality and recommend process improvements and technology solutions that enhance the People function.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design specifications, testing, implementation, documentation, and ongoing support.
• Partner closely with Corporate HR, Payroll, and IT teams to ensure data integrity and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HR systems and processes.
• Prepare and execute system testing to validate enhancements, upgrades, and modifications prior to implementation.
• Develop and maintain HRIS processes, procedures, training materials, and end‑user documentation.
• Create complex reports, dashboards, and data analysis using Workday reporting tools, Excel, and other reporting solutions to support business and operational needs.
• Monitor system performance through audits, reports, and ongoing analysis.
• Support benefits administration processes, vendor interfaces, and data exchanges as needed.
• Assist with open enrollment support, issue resolution, and field HR reporting and correction requests.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure system‑related inquiries are resolved within established timeframes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or MIS preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive HRIS experience supporting enterprise HR systems and technology solutions.
• Experience supporting Workday and partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT teams in a complex organization.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes, including core HR, benefits, compensation, recruiting, talent management, and reporting.
• Experience leading HR technology projects through the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation, documentation, and end‑user support.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify process improvements and recommend technology solutions.
• Experience developing complex reports, dashboards, and data analysis using Workday reporting tools, Excel, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of HR system integrations, data governance, and data integrity best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high‑quality customer support and service.
• Experience developing training materials, procedures, and system documentation preferred.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e‑commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry‑defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people‑centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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