HRIS & Learning Systems Analyst

Growth Troops; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced HRIS & Learning Systems Analyst to support the implementation and optimization of HR and Learning platforms. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years’ experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with tools like Workday. You will work closely with HR and IT teams to enhance system functionality and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with HRIS or LMS systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HR data reporting.
• Familiarity with HR tools like Workday preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and maintain HRIS and LMS platforms.
• Document business requirements for system functionality.
• Support data migration and reporting.
• Resolve technical issues within HR systems.
• Collaborate on system updates and enhancements.

Skills

HRIS understanding

Analytical skills

Technical support

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Tools

Workday

SumTotal

Cornerstone

SuccessFactors

Job description

HRIS & Learning Systems Analyst

Summary:
We’re seeking an experienced HRIS & Learning Systems Analyst to support the implementation, optimization, and management of our clients’ HR and Learning platforms. You’ll play a key role in connecting business needs with technology — configuring systems, improving data processes, and ensuring every tool runs smoothly and efficiently.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Configure, test, and maintain HRIS and LMS platforms (Workday, SumTotal, Cornerstone, SuccessFactors, etc.)

• Partner with HR, IT, and L&D teams to document business requirements and translate them into system functionality

• Support data migration, system integrations, and reporting automation

• Identify and resolve technical issues or process gaps within HR systems

• Generate and analyze reports to support compliance, learning, and performance metrics

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of enhancements and system updates

Skills/Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience working with HRIS or LMS systems in analyst or technical support roles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a process-driven mindset

• Experience with HR data, reporting, and system configuration

• Familiarity with tools such as Workday, SumTotal, Cornerstone, or SuccessFactors preferred

• Excellent communication and documentation skills — able to translate tech to non-technical users

• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects