HRIS Analyst

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity 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. Relocation Package Available No Eligible for Company Vehicle No EEO 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. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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