HRIS Analyst

Job Details

HRIS Analyst

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10011776

Position Title: HRIS Analyst

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: HRIS Analyst

Job Duties

Employees at UWM in the Department of Human Resources work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking a detail-driven, collaborative HRIS Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This role blends HR functional knowledge with technical expertise in HR systems to support accurate data, efficient processes, and high-quality reporting across the institution. You'll work with Workday HCM, data visualization tools, and campus partners to support data integrity, troubleshoot issues, and enhance HR operations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serve as an HRIS subject matter expert, advising HR staff and campus partners on Workday processes, reporting, data integrity, and system capabilities.
• Monitor Workday data accuracy through routine audits of core data structures, reports, and integrations, and address identified issues.
• Liaise with UW Shared Services to resolve issues, escalate tickets, and identify trends requiring action.
• Provide training, documentation, and user support, including job aids, workshops, forums, one on one guidance, and refined procedures, to promote consistent and effective HR system usage.
• Provide data extracts, visualizations, and basic analysis to HR leadership and campus partners.
• Document reporting and business requirements to build or maintain reports and dashboards using Workday and other HR or campus-related data sources to meet operational, trend, and compliance reporting needs.
• Manage Workday security access, including assigning and updating roles, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting periodic access reviews.
• Participate in planning, testing, and rollout of Workday updates, new features, and process improvements.
• Research and recommend improvements to HR systems, applications, and related technologies, staying current on Workday and UW System initiatives.

Additional Information

• This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Hybrid work arrangements may be available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience running or analyzing or troubleshooting queries/reports of varying complexity
• Experience providing responsive support to end users by addressing routine and complex questions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Experience supporting end-user training and developing job aids
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in data related tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Management, Human Resources Management, or related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Experience working with an HRIS, preferably Workday HCM
• Experience explaining technical or complex concepts to staff/users
• Experience creating HR or administrative dashboards/reports using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar tools
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Relevant coursework, training, and/or certifications as an HRIS Analyst

Target Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 annually