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Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for over 117 years.
The Role
Supports HRIS administration, configuration, data maintenance, reporting, troubleshooting, integrations, security roles, and end-user needs. Develops reports using SQL and Excel, validates employee data, investigates system issues, and supports testing, upgrades, implementations, and documentation. Partners with HR, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to improve HR technology and reporting solutions while maintaining privacy, security, governance, and change-management standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
The HRIS Analyst supports the administration, maintenance, and ongoing effectiveness of Human Resources Information Systems and reporting solutions. This role combines HR technology, data analysis, and problem solving to maintain accurate employee data, troubleshoot system issues, develop reporting solutions, and support HR technology projects.
Working collaboratively with HR, IT, vendors, and business partners, the HRIS Analyst will gain exposure to enterprise HR systems, reporting tools, and data solutions while helping improve the employee technology experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support HRIS administration, system configuration, data maintenance, security, and end-user needs.
- Develop and maintain reports using SQL, Excel, and HR reporting tools.
- Investigate and troubleshoot system and data issues, identifying solutions or escalating as appropriate.
- Support system upgrades, enhancements, releases, and implementations through testing and documentation.
- Validate and maintain employee data to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
- Support HR system integrations, access, security roles, and routine technical processes.
- Partner with HR, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to identify system, data, and reporting needs.
- Maintain system documentation and follow established privacy, security, governance, and change-management requirements.
Core Competencies (skills, knowledge and abilities):
- Analytical thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.
- Technical aptitude and curiosity with the ability to learn new systems and processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Intermediate SQL capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous learning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Technology, or a related field.
- 1 to 2 years of cumulative experience in HRIS, HR technology, business systems, reporting, data analysis, systems support, or a related area.
- Working knowledge of SQL with experience querying, validating, or analyzing data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, validation, and reporting.
- Experience supporting an HRIS, HCM, ERP, payroll, CRM, or similar business application.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate and troubleshoot system or data issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise HCM platforms such as ADP or UKG Pro.
- Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Cognos.
- Familiarity with relational databases, data marts, system integrations, or Databricks.
- Experience with system configuration, testing, implementations, upgrades, or enhancements
The internal title for this role is HRIS Analyst.
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Technology, or a related field
- 1 to 2 years of experience in HRIS, HR technology, business systems, reporting, data analysis, systems support, or a related area
- Working knowledge of SQL with experience querying, validating, or analyzing data
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, validation, and reporting
- Experience supporting an HRIS, HCM, ERP, payroll, CRM, or similar business application
- Ability to investigate and troubleshoot system or data issues
- Experience with enterprise HCM platforms such as ADP or UKG Pro
- Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Cognos
- Familiarity with relational databases, data marts, system integrations, or Databricks
- Experience with system configuration, testing, implementations, upgrades, or enhancements
Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protective Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Protective Life.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
