What are the responsibilities and job description for the HRIS Analyst position at Thompson CAT?
The HRIS Analyst is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of the organization’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS). This role ensures data integrity, optimizes system performance, and delivers workforce reporting and analytics to support strategic HR and business decisions.
Essential Responsibilities & Expectations:
System Administration & Support:
- Maintain and troubleshoot the HRIS system (e.g., AX, D365 UKG, WORKDAY, ADP, SAP, Oracle)
- Serve as the first point of contact for system-related issues and enhancements
- Manage configuration, workflows, and permissions within the system
- Support various large interface integrations between the application systems and resolving issues between the interfaces in a timely manner. Maintains and uses the understanding of system setup, interdependencies, and data flow to track down system and interface problems
Data Management and Process Improvements:
- Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of employee records
- Conduct regular data audits and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain organizational structure, job codes, and position data.
Reporting & Analytics:
- Create standard and custom reports for HR and business stakeholders
- Provide insights into workforce trends, turnover, headcount, and compliance
- Support data needs for audits, compliance, and internal metrics
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
- Partner with HR functional teams (recruiting, benefits, payroll) to streamline processes
- Lead HRIS system implementations, upgrades, and projects which includes the following tasks: schedule and lead HRIS project meetings; provide system demonstrations; perform gap analysis between existing and new system; identify critical business or end-user requirements; identify potential issues and research possible solutions; work with vendor and staff to resolve issues; perform system setup and configuration; create data load templates; load data into new system; validate the load process; develop test plan, conduct and coordinate system testing with appropriate parties; troubleshoot any implementation issues; recommend and implement software upgrade paths; continuously monitor and stay current on new features contained in new releases of the software; and support projects with research, analysis, coordination and communication.
User Training & Documentation:
- Train HR staff and managers on HRIS functionality
- Create and maintain SOPs and user guides
- Support change management related to HRIS adoption
All other duties as assigned
Company Expectations:
- Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve
- Maintain a work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that represents the Thompson Tractor brand demonstrating you can get along with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
- Proper and regular attendance is required.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Positive attitude and trustworthiness
- Sense of urgency and ability to work independently
Physical Requirements
- Speaking
- Listening
- Writing
- Typing
- Reaching
- Kneeling
- Grasping
- Stooping
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.
Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Experience
Required- Experience with systems UKG, Workday, ADP, Paycom, or similar.
- 2–4 years of experience in HRIS platforms required.
- Implementation experience preferred.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field
Skills
Preferred- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Organizational
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Computer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.