HRIS Analyst at Denison University

Granville, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workday, HRIS, Data Analysis, Reporting, Configuration, Security, Business Processes, Troubleshooting, Collaboration, Compliance, HR Technology, Project Management, Data Privacy, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Compensation, Talent Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The HRIS Analyst acts as the dedicated system administrator and subject matter expert for Workday on the HR team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing Workday functionality, specifically within key HR modules like Core HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Compensation, and Talent Management. You'll play a critical part in ensuring data accuracy, improving HR processes through technology, developing essential reporting solutions, and helping the HR staff effectively use Workday to meet both operational and strategic goals. Responsibilities: Configure and maintain Workday HR modules (HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent Management), including business processes, security, and workflows. Troubleshoot and resolve HR system issues, coordinating with HR, IT, and Finance to ensure system alignment across departments. Develop and maintain HR-specific reports and dashboards using Workday reporting tools to support compliance, planning, and decision-making. Collaborate with HR team members to align Workday functionality with HR processes such as onboarding, benefits administration, compensation, and performance/talent management. Conduct HR data audits to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with university and regulatory requirements. Monitor Workday releases and recommend HR module enhancements that improve efficiency and user experience. Provide documentation, training, and guidance to HR staff on Workday functionality, configuration changes, reporting, and best practices. Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree. Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HRIS Analyst or similar role. At least 3 years directly supporting Workday modules. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting (Advanced Excel, Workday Report Writer). Strong understanding of Workday's configuration, security, business processes, and reporting tools. Preferred Workday certifications (e.g., Workday HCM, Reporting, or other module-specific certifications). Experience with Workday HR integrations, EIBs, HR technology implementations, and/or project management methodologies, data privacy regulations. Strong knowledge of HR processes such as onboarding, benefits, compensation, and talent management. This is a full-time position located in Granville, OH. A hybrid work schedule may be considered. The target salary for this position is $90,000 to $95,000 annually. Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.

Responsibilities

The HRIS Analyst is responsible for configuring and maintaining Workday HR modules, troubleshooting system issues, and developing HR-specific reports. They will also collaborate with HR team members to align Workday functionality with HR processes and conduct data audits.