HRIS Analyst II (Remote) (Workday)

The HRIS Analyst II supports the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of Niagara’s HR systems, with a primary focus on Workday. This role partners with many HR business stakeholders to troubleshoot system issues, maintain data integrity, support system enhancements, test new functionality, document processes, and help deliver scalable HR technology solutions across Workday modules including HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Onboarding, Succession, and Career Development.

Essential Functions

• Administer and maintain HR systems, primarily Workday, supporting daily operations, user questions, system navigation, and issue resolution across applicable HR functional areas.
• Partner with Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning, HR Partners and other stakeholders to troubleshoot system issues, research root causes, escalate when needed, and communicate timely status updates.
• Support Workday configuration, enhancement, and release activities by gathering requirements, documenting impacts, completing regression testing, validating results, and assisting with implementation readiness.
• Monitor and improve HR data quality by identifying data integrity issues, completing audits, researching discrepancies, and partnering with functional owners to implement corrective actions.
• Create, maintain, and update HRIS documentation, job aids, testing materials, process guides, and training resources to support consistent system use and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Assist with system projects, including process improvements, user interface changes, job profile updates, merit and compensation processes, reporting enhancements, and cross-functional HR technology initiatives.
• Communicate system updates, process changes, testing outcomes, and training needs to HR partners and impacted stakeholders in a clear, timely, and business-appropriate manner.
• Support HR reporting and analytics needs by helping users locate reports, validating report outputs, and identifying opportunities to improve access to HR data.
• Process internal help desk tickets related to HRIS functionality, including reviewing requests, researching issues, documenting updates, coordinating resolution steps, and escalating complex items as needed in accordance with HRIS processes.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 Years – Experience in HRIS configuration and system administration, preferably Workday

Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 Years – Experience in HRIS configuration and system administration, preferably Workday

Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an Owner

• Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

InnovACT

• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency

Find a Way

• Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

Empowered to be Great

• Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, HR or other related field

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Workday Pro Certification for HCM

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$71,314.38 - $103,405.86 / Yearly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!