HRIS Technical Analyst

Information Technology and Network Services United States


This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith.  The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
The Information Technology department is looking for a HRIS Analyst that will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day support and maintenance of the functional and technical aspects of Meredith’s Workday environment.  This role primarily works with Human Resources, Benefits, Compensations and Payroll teams. This role is the technical point of contact between different functional departments and clients/stakeholders. This role will create and maintain system integrations, configuring security roles, business process security policies, and domain security policies.  This role also partners with subject matter expert (SME) to ensure data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analysis of data flows for process improvement
 
Assignment Details: 
40 hours per week
Start date: ASAP
End date: 6 month assignment
Hourly Rate: $40-50/hour
Location: Remote - US 
 
Assignment Responsibilities:  
  • Participate in the ongoing design, configuration, security and reporting for Workday HCM, Recruiting, Talent and Performance, Compensation, Time off and Leave, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits and Projects.
  • Perform Workday Functional Lead responsibilities as needed such as leading design sessions, configuring and unit testing, and supporting end to end testing.
  • Partner and build relationships with stakeholders to advance Workday adoption and ease of use.
  • Research problems. Identify opportunities and seek opinions and feedback on suggested solutions.
  • Frequently provide status updates on ‘in progress’ work items or projects assigned.
  • Participate in analyzing, testing, and adopting functionality from bi-annual Workday releases.
  • Assist with regression testing, controls and documentation alongside release of any new functionality or changes to current configuration environment.
  • Translate business requirements into technical requirements
  • Create and Manage integrations utilizing such required data software tools including:   Cloud Connect, Workday Studio, EIB Templates, or Web Service Calls.  
  • Document and communicate issues found in testing and manage the process for remediating the issues
  • Provide end-user troubleshooting, issue remediation, and escalation management.
  • Work with application owners to create and deliver system training



Essential Job Functions
Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
70
Technical Project Analysis, Execution, Testing and Management
  • Translates business requirements into design and technical specs
  • Coordinates change requests, leverage other business units and IT resources when necessary
  • Ability to determine needs and customize applications to support the needs of business users
  • Ability to create, execute and maintain data integrations 
  • Successfully plan and manage project resources; internal and external 
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues
  • Ability to meet aggressive deadlines 
  • Ability to adapt to changes in scope
  • Ability to motivate and lead a project team consisting of resources at all levels within Meredith
30
Business Analysis and Communication 
  • Development of project workflow timeline and process
  • Work with stakeholders to gather business requirements
  • Identify, create and support various reporting needs as required of the groups 
  • Translates business requirements into design and technical specs
  • Provide end-user troubleshooting, issue remediation, and escalation management.
  • Work with application owners to create and deliver system training
  • Work with stakeholders to gather business requirements
100%

 

 
Skills/Experience: 
  • BS/BA in Business Administration, Information Technology or equivalent education or experience. 
  • Minimum 5 years HRIS experience including requirements gathering, testing plan development, user documentation, and implementation of HRIS modules or systems
  • General understanding of human resource, benefits, compensation and payroll processes 
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Knowledge/experience with Workday desired.
  • Proven record of setting delivery commitments and meeting expectations.
  • Analytical mindset with strong ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
  • Ability to manage multiple, high priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to learn new systems and processes.
  • Ability to work within a team environment with global team members and time-zones.
 
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
 
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