HR Systems (HRIS) Analyst

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

How will you make a difference?

The HR Systems (HRIS) Analyst supports and enables the strategy and development of HR systems and providing on-going system support for the HR eco-system.  The HR Systems (HRIS) Analyst partners with their customers to analyze work process design and flow, improve processes and leverage the return on technological capabilities.  The HR Systems (HRIS) Analyst supports and maintains the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system, ensuring data integrity, and providing expert support to HR users. This position also serves as a technical point-of-contact and assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities.  The HR Systems (HRIS) Analyst also supports HRMS upgrades, patches, testing and other technical projects as assigned.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• At least 3+ years of related HRIS experience.
• 3+ years of experience with HR systems such as Workday, HCM, PeopleSoft, Kronos, Oracle, and/or ADP, preferably in a global, multi-tenant environment.
• Substantial experience in system and process supporting Human Resources in core HRM/HR Administration, payroll, timekeeping, learning management, benefits, and talent acquisition within a large, complex enterprise, ideally across a range of geographies and segments.
• Knowledge of HR processes and terminology.
• Experience in systems management and reporting tools, such as MS Access and Excel or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
• Experience supporting and implementing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures supporting Human Resources and/or HR systems.
• Experience in supporting and leading pieces of large-scale projects and initiatives.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Suite; intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel/Sheets and Access. Experience with Workday HCM, Security, Business Processes, Configuration, and Integrations. Experience preferred, but not required in Workday modules such as, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation, LMS, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence and Compensation Management.  Experience preferred with UKG WFM.

CORE COMPENTENCIES:

Communication Skills

Must be an effective communicator with internal and external individuals at all levels. Excellent communication skills with strong ability to motivate and influence without direct authority.

Ability to articulate complex systems and processes to a wide array of people with different skills sets and base knowledge. This includes spoken, written, electronic, and presentation skills.  Communication should be consistently constructive and professional. Must be a good team player. 

Collaboration

Ability to collaborate with team members, cross functionally teams and business partners at all levels. Shares diverse thoughts, learns from others, shares resources, knowledge and shifts workloads flexibly.

Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills

Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Able to analyze results at a micro and macro level and present findings.  Makes routine decisions following established policies and procedures; collaborates with manager to gain assistance when complex issues arise.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and continually evolving deep functional and technical experience in support of disciplines across Human Resources with a focus on Core HCM, Recruiting, Performance Management, Advanced Compensation, LMS, US Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence.
• Supporting the implementation of new features and integrations, as well as managing existing integrations with other HR systems.
• Responsible for business process development, improvement, configuration, releases, testing, maintenance, and implementation within Workday and other systems.
• Responsible for developing and enhancing strong partnerships/collaboration with departments to gather information and translate that into a business process/system functionality that both aligns with the needs of the business and keeps the end user experience in mind.
• Provides support for our internal department and SMEs as it relates to systems, best practices, processes, access and reporting needs.
• Acts as an administrator for the HRIS systems. This includes troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Provides day-to-day support for Workday HCM, including troubleshooting issues, resolving user inquiries, and ensuring the system's overall functionality. 
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of employee data within Workday, including audits, data cleansing, and data flow analysis.
• Develops and maintains system documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Answers/responses to escalated questions, requests, education, and errors from the Service Now ticket system and other communication methods in a timely matter.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in HRIS technologies and practices.
• Continuously monitor tasks and project assignments to ensure project schedule is being met and schedule and scope changes are addressed.
• Perform a variety of system and process functions such as complex query and report creation, development, problem solving, configuration, testing, prototyping, and escalations with vendors.
• Provide creative solutions and options that enhance the end-user experience while ensuring high data quality, cost-effective, and supportability.
• Participate in establishing implementation plan and milestones for go-live adjusting schedule as necessary which includes ensuring all problems and issues are identified and resolved with procedures and training in place for post go-live support.
• Manage customer expectations through scope control, quality level, cost impacts, resources impact, and timeline considerations.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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