University of Southern California · 3 hours ago
Senior HRIS Analyst
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $119K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Southern California is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst who will play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the university’s HR technology ecosystem. This position involves leading the analysis, design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of complex HR solutions while serving as a technical expert to enhance system performance and user experience.
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Responsibilities
Serving as a subject matter expert in at least one HRIS functional area and reporting capabilities. Collaborating with HR and centers of expertise to define complex operational requirements and design system reports that support data analytics, audit readiness, and self-service. Developing ad-hoc reports as needed
Managing individual projects and leads small to mid-sized initiatives. Mentoring team members by reviewing solution design, problem-solving strategies, and testing results. Ensuring team efforts are effective, practical, and aligned with business objectives
Leading or participates in the implementation of complex solutions and new functionality within the university’s HR systems, including core Human Capital Management and staffing processes. Ensuring data integrity while supporting strategies to enhance system performance, user experience, and data security
Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline processes to improve operational efficiency. Acting as a liaison with technical partners to resolve inquiries, review system upgrades, and evaluate upcoming functionality. Analyzing and recommending the adoption of new features
Resolving escalated and complex user requests, including cases submitted through the HR Service Center. Researching and implementing solutions, ensuring accurate documentation and knowledge transfer to HRIS Analysts and Service Center staff
Encouraging a workplace culture where all employees are valued, value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas, words and actions, in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics
Performing other related responsibilities as requested and when necessary. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Six or more years of job-related experience or transferrable skills
Hands-on experience with HR core system technologies for human resources and related industries
Demonstrated experience analyzing, identifying, developing, and implementing mid-level to complex solutions with large-scale HR applications
Strong understanding of HR processes (e.g., onboarding, performance management, learning, compensation)
Ability to adapt to an evolving technology landscape and willingness to learn new skills
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Demonstrated experience with relevant platforms, software, and applications (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Cornerstone, Salesforce)
In-depth functional and configuration knowledge of Workday, including HR business processes (e.g., benefits, performance/talent, recruiting)
Ability to generate Workday reports
Understanding of Workday HCM concepts (e.g., position management, organizations, hierarchy, supervisory organizations)
Extensive record of delivering end-to-end, user-centered products, considering stakeholder requirements, user research, market analysis, data, customer feedback, and technical constraints or opportunities
Experience developing test strategies and plans, using widely accepted test methodologies or frameworks and proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to facilitate collaboration across a broad audience of stakeholders and drive consensus in alignment with policies, processes, and procedures
Ability to provide strategy and recommendations on design and development methodologies, and leverage lessons learned from past experiences to drive continuous improvement of application and business process solutions
Extensive experience leading and executing technical support for Workday enhancement projects
Strong ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
Proven experience establishing strong working relationships with a wide range of team members and clients, utilizing clear and effective functional documentation skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience presenting technical topics in a business-oriented fashion to non-technical audiences
Experience working with functional groups, utilizing time management and prioritization skills to make efficient, logical decisions in rapidly changing environments
Ability to lead and mentor others and experience managing small- to medium-sized projects
Ability to support concurrent projects, prioritize competing assignments, and work under pressure with tight deadlines and frequent interruptions
Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions with minimal supervision
Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information
Ability to understand and work with large, complex systems
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, computer science, computer information systems or another related field
Eight or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: information technology, HRIS administration, data analytics
Demonstrated experience supporting Workday HCM and Cornerstone OnDemand applications
Demonstrated experience with external collaboration tools and integrating third-party providers
Workday Pro Certified in at least one HCM related module
Benefits
A broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future.
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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