"HRIS Specialist - Human Resources - University at Albany"

The HRIS Specialist ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of HR data processing and operations while providing exceptional service and support to employees. This role is a combination of supervision, management and hands-on work. This position will coordinate the workflow, data entry for various employee appointments and transactions, and proactively implement measures to ensure the consistent application of policies and procedures including SUNY's Policies of the Board of Trustees and Bargaining Unit Agreements. The HRIS Specialist develops and sustains a data assessment strategy, monitors internal controls to maintain data accuracy, and adapts processes to meet the evolving needs of the operational unit. Additionally, this position supervises operational staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to enhance team effectiveness. By leading efforts to streamline efficiencies and maintain high standards, the HRIS Specialist plays a key role in supporting the Office of Human Resources and advancing organizational goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional service and support to employees, addressing their transactions and inquiries efficiently. Implement proactively measures to ensure the timely, accurate and consistent application of policies and procedures across all operational functions.
• Develop and sustain a data assessment strategy to evaluate processes and adapt to the changing needs of the operational unit. Regularly implement and monitor internal controls to ensure high standards of data accuracy and integrity.
• Coordinate SUNYHR data input workflow ensuring an efficient process that includes timeliness, consistency and attention to detail within the operational unit. Complete data entry transactions and become the subject matter expert in SUNYHR. Develop and deliver training as needed to support university awareness and compliance with established procedures.
• Manage data entry of all new state appointments (which includes professional and classified employees), new hire appointment and change letters, adjunct faculty, temporary extensions, appointment changes, summer/winter sessions, volunteers, onboarding initiation, and additional compensation consistent with relevant policies and procedures.
• Lead and supervise operational staff providing guidance, support, performance feedback to assure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the University's mission. Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication. Develop routine professional development activities that serve to train and expand on the operational skills of the unit. Complete performance management feedback and goals timely and per requirements.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned. Assist with additional tasks and projects as needed to support the Office of Human Resources and overall organizational goals.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to the Director for Workforce Planning
• Supervises the following positions: 1 HR Assistant and 1 HR Associate
• May supervise additional employees as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Ability to clearly and concisely convey information to employees, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure accurate and effective dissemination of information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide guidance and support to employees
• Ability to foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere within the team and model leadership.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Ability to develop and implement effective solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy while balancing a high volume of work.
• Ability to work with large datasets
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• 2 years' experience in HR, HR operations, data management or a related role.
• Experience applying policies, procedures, and internal controls in an operational setting.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Experience leading or supervising others.
• Experience working in higher education or public sector HR environment.
• Experience with New York State positions and appointments.
• Experience with a high volume of data entry
• Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with SUNYHR
• Experience working within SUNY

Working Environment:

Typical office environment