HRIS Analyst

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The HRIS Functional Analyst is responsible for maintenance, administration, and support of Smithfield’s Workday HR System. The HRIS Functional Analyst will be the subject matter expert for specific HR business processes, system functionality, configuration, and capabilities. They will assist in maintaining Workday, analyzing, and configuring business processes for process improvements, assisting with the testing and implementation of system changes and auditing to ensure data quality. This position will assist with troubleshooting, data records, reviewing approvals in the Workday Inbox and resolving tickets via Smithfield’s ticketing systems. The HRIS Functional Analyst will be self-motivated, analytical, process-oriented and detailed with the ability to focus on multiple work streams at once. This role requires the credibility and integrity to maintain confidential, sensitive company and employee information at all times.

The HRIS Functional Analyst will serve as support for Smithfield’s end users and heavily partner with the HR Service Center, HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and various Cross-Functional Teams.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for Workday modules that support the employee lifecycle which will include one or more of the following: Recruiting, HCM, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Journeys, Payroll, etc.

• Optimize and enhance system processes, practices, and configuration to improve efficiency, user experience, data quality, and compliance.

• Partner with HR COE’s and HR Shared Services team to ensure business processes are set up to achieve goals and value needed.

• Maintain configuration within the Workday system. This may include Help Text, Business Processes, Journeys, Workday Today, Notifications, Alerts, etc.

• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) process documentation.

• Audit Workday data to ensure integrity and accuracy.

• Serve as Tier 2 support for end-users by identifying and resolving application and process issues.

• Triage and resolve tickets via Smithfield’s case management tools.

• Review and approve business process transactions via the Workday Inbox.

• Ability to investigate, analyze, test, and resolve issues, bugs, or questions with exceptional customer service.

• Escalate and partner with the Tier 3 HRIS Technical Team on complex configurations, issues, or bugs.

• Assist with educating users on how to use Workday and its features.

• Support key HR activities throughout the year, such as Annual Performance Reviews, Merit & Bonus Season, Open Enrollment, etc.

• Foster productive working relationships with related groups (HR Service Center, HR, Payroll, etc.)

• Participate in testing process for all Workday changes including upgrades, implementations, and integrations with other systems.

• Maintains confidentiality; appropriately protects employee personal data.

• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year College or University in Business, Human Resources, Information Management or other related field and 2+ years of relevant technology-based experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• 3+ years of relevant experience as an HRIS analyst with configuration expertise in one or more Workday modules including HCM and Performance & Talent.

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills with aptitude and passion for process improvement and data accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to drive HR processes and to deliver high quality services.

• Functional understanding of HR and HRIS design, structure, and processes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

• Moderate Microsoft Excel skill set with the ability to identify, combine, and analyze multiple data sets and data points using filters and sorts. Familiarity with basic formulas (VLOOKUP, etc.) and creating pivot tables.

• Ability to gather and analyze various types of data.

• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growing environment with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment with coworkers and cross functional teams.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Excellent multitasking and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to travel if necessary.

• If remote, ability to work between 8am ET and 5pm ET.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.