HRIS/PR Analyst

Overview

The HRIS/PR Analyst plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the organization’s HR and payroll technology ecosystem. This position supports daily operations by ensuring the accuracy, security, and reliability of employee data while partnering closely with HR, payroll, IT, and external vendors to optimize system performance. The analyst evaluates system workflows, troubleshoots technical issues, develops custom reporting and analytics, and leads process‑improvement initiatives that strengthen data integrity and operational efficiency. In addition to supporting users and managing system permissions, the role contributes directly to payroll accuracy through timekeeping validation, issue resolution, and backup payroll processing. The HRIS/PR Analyst also supports compliance efforts by preparing required reports, conducting audits, and staying current on evolving HRIS/PR technologies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with PR/HR teams and other departments to assess HRIS/PR needs and support system functionality.
• Analyze HRIS/PR performance metrics, troubleshoot application issues, and resolve system errors.
• Document workflows, identify system concerns, and prepare data analytics and statistical reports, including queries and custom reporting.
• Perform system upgrades, integrations, and diagnostic testing while developing and implementing improved HRIS/PR processes.
• Ensure accurate recording, secure storage, and proper management of HRIS/PR data such as attendance, performance, and payroll‑related information.
• Conduct audits of HRIS/PR processes and documentation, including hiring, terminations, and payroll administration, and serve as the primary contact for internal and regulatory audits.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to HRIS/PR users; manage permissions, access, personalization settings, and system operations.
• Program and maintain custom system functions such as automated queries, filters, and macros.
• Serve as the lead liaison with IT, external vendors, and stakeholders for HRIS/PR design, implementation, and enhancement projects.
• Maintain compliance with data security, privacy standards, and federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour regulations.
• Stay current on HRIS/PR technologies, vendor updates, and industry trends.
• Generate and manage new hire and termination reports; prepare NJ Multiple Worksite reports and other required reports.
• Ensure employees are properly captured in WFM for payroll processing; assist with timecard management, including approvals and adjustments for PTO, sick leave, and training entries.
• Manage assigned email inbox and respond to HRIS/PR‑related inquiries.
• Process payroll during staff PTO coverage and complete payroll‑related tasks such as adding stipends, updating direct deposit statuses, and correcting employee profile errors.
• Communicate with employees regarding direct deposit issues or payroll anomalies and assist in resolving them.
• Submit system tickets as needed to address unresolved technical or payroll issues.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.

2-4 years of related experience preferred but not required.

Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, SCHRM-SCP) is a plus.

Pay Range

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000