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Sr HRIS Analyst

Entrust

Entrust

IT
Multiple locations
Posted on Jan 1, 2025

Career Growth, Flexibility and Collaboration!

Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. Headquartered in Minnesota, we offer our colleagues the ability to work globally, in a flexible and collaborative environment. Our team makes an impact!!

The Company: Entrust relies on curious, dedicated and innovative individuals whom anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust’s technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers.

We Believe: Securing identities is most effective when we value all identities. We are committed to ensuring that, through diversity and inclusion, the many voices that make up our communities are heard. From unconscious bias training for managers to global affinity groups that create connections both within and across our enterprise, Entrust expects and encourages all individuals to accept and respect one another. And, of course, to be themselves.

Position Overview:

The Senior HRIS Analyst will lead the support, maintenance, and enhancement of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Workday, in addition to other systems supported by the HRIS team. This individual serves as a technical point-of-contact for assigned functional areas and assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. The Sr HRIS Analyst will report to the Sr Manager, HR Technology.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute system administration functions including but not limited to dashboard and report management, permission management, and configuration modifications.

  • Use knowledge of business processes and system functionality to identify ways to customize and enhance current business applications and operating systems to meet the functional needs of the business and improve business process.

  • Work with human resources and business subject matter experts to identify potential configuration enhancements and system modifications to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the systems.

  • Maintain awareness of current trends in HR systems administration with a focus on best practices in product and application support and data delivery.

  • Review and evaluate all new system releases and enhancements, and recommend and implement approved new functionality.

  • Provide design expertise, analysis, testing and implementation support.

  • Perform root cause analysis for system issues not operating as designed.

  • Provide input for prioritization of business-related activities and initiatives.

  • Participate in discussions on future use of technology and business process improvements.

  • Provide subject matter expertise regarding how HR data and systems support other departments and ensure data integrity and security protocols are maintained through those integrations.

  • May provide overall project management for given HR initiatives.

  • Specific areas of Workday focus may include, but are not limited to: Core HR, Benefits, Integrations, Time, Absence, Talent Management (recruiting & performance), and Security.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 5+ years of combined experience in HR and technology comprised of 2+ years’ experience utilizing Workday to enhance HR business processes.

  • Strong knowledge of key human resources functions including payroll, benefits, and personnel administration.

  • Extensive knowledge of HR, HR systems, HR processes and their integration with technology.

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, design, configure, implement & support HR data, processes and technology.

  • Ability to facilitate and lead complex discussions in a mixed technical and business team environment.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to absorb, synthesize and present moderately complex information through various forms of easily understood communications to most levels of business leadership.

  • Knowledge of Workday configurations and business processes in one or more of the following modules: Core HR, Benefits, Integrations, Time Tracking, Absence, Recruiting, and Talent Management.

  • Experience with Workday report building and data analysis (calculated fields, custom reports).

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues and data discrepancies.

  • Experience in HRIS system implementation, testing, and upgrades.

  • Must be able to identify and suggest plans to integrate and enhance new and existing systems.

  • Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US.

  • Expertise in MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or human resources field.

  • One or more Workday Pro certifications, preferably in Integrations, Absence, Time Tracking, Recruiting, or Security.

  • Basic understanding of HRIS integrations and API workflows.

  • Proven ability to effectively manage and collaborate with contingent workforce resources within an HRIS environment, including overseeing tasks, ensuring alignment with project goals, and fostering productive partnerships with third-party vendors.

  • Project Management experience

  • Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management methodologies.

  • Experience with data security best practices, including user permissions and data privacy standards.

  • Experience on large, complex projects that have enterprise-wide impact and require subject matter expertise of process improvement areas and process improvement tools.

  • Superior knowledge of MS Excel, MS Project, Word and PowerPoint.

  • Experience in the elicitation and formal management of requirements management for Data/Reporting projects.

  • Substantial knowledge of key human resources functions including recruiting, performance management, employee development, compensation, and succession planning.

Compensation Range:


The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $99,834-$146,423 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

If you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com.

Recruiter:

Richa SrivastavaRicha.Srivastava@entrust.com