HRIS Analyst

As an HRIS Analyst, you will play a key role in helping the Employee Engagement department staff improve their operational infrastructure.  You will improve processes and efficiency by understanding department needs, capturing project requirements, collaborating cross-functionally, and providing and implementing process recommendations.

• Define roadmap and strategy.  Work to identify unused functionality and implement better systems.  Monitor and track project progression and timeline.  Work proactively to resolve issues to ensure project success.
• Develop complex report queries and reports.  Gather business requirements from stakeholders to determine reports and data needed.  Utilize query tools to develop spreadsheets, reports, and review data.
• Administer various systems to support HR processes.  Participate in cross-training to support areas including:
  • Pre-employment processes such as recruiting and background checks.
  • Employee processes such as onboarding, personnel records, performance evaluations, and employee status changes.
  • Payroll and benefits processes, including payroll administration, pay and benefits changes, and annual benefits open enrollment. 
• Keep track of technological advancements and trends.  Work to identify areas where new technology can be used to make process improvements. 
• Identify, research, and analyze system errors.  Mentor staff in diagnosing and resolving complex software problems.  Develop documentation and deliver end-user training for systems. 
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with business and technical requirements analysis, modeling, verification, and methodology development.
• 5 years of experience with process analysis and improvement.
• Experience compiling data within HRIS.
• Advanced skills in Excel to create macros, functions, formulas, pivot tables, and perform lookups.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• HRIS systems, such as Oracle PeopleSoft.
• Relational databases.
• Human resources policies and practices.

• Continual improvement processes, fit/gap analysis, documenting design, test planning, and test scripts.
• Data management and security practices.

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring and fostering team commitment, pride, and trust. Facilitating cooperation and motivating team members to accomplish group goals while treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Collaborating cross-functionally.
• Public speaking and presenting.
• Facilitating diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and interests to develop and attain mutual understanding.  Using emotional intelligence to navigate complex group dynamics.
• Effective written and oral communications that are timely, relevant, concise, and clearly outline necessary actions.  
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Analyzing data.
• Professional experience with PC-based software such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications.
• Process management and improvement.
• Data management.
• Effectively managing time and project schedules, including coordinating meetings, assigned actions and due dates.  
• Ability to think critically, identify strengths and weaknesses and alternate solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with PeopleTools, PeopleSoft, ICIMS, Lattice, and UKG.
• Knowledge of workflow analyses, business system designs, and process re-engineering.
• 3 years of experience with project management.
• Certificate in one of the following areas:
  • Product Management
  • Project Management
  • Scrum

• OR a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas, or similar:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • HR management
  • Business Administration

Working Conditions

Hybrid telework may be available.  Availability is at management discretion and may not be available for this position based on the nature of the work.  Work is performed in an office environment and requires the use of office equipment and technology.  You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments. You may also be required to lift and carry materials up to 10 pounds occasionally. 

Application and Selection Process

• Only on-line applications accepted. 
• Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.
• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position.  The evaluation process may include interviews, background check, reference checks and various performance tests.

Employee Benefits Exempt

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan.
• In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue of 24 days of Paid Time off (192 hours) in their first year and ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.

If you are related to or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position may be affected.

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.  As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on a basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.