Southern Utah University · 16 hours ago
HRIS Specialist
Cedar City, UT
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
5+ years expSouthern Utah University is seeking an HRIS Specialist responsible for assisting in the configuration, maintenance, and support of the Ellucian Banner Human Resources Information System. The role requires strong technical expertise in SQL for reporting and data manipulation, supporting data-driven HR operations and exploring AI-powered solutions.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in the system configuration, security roles, user access, and setup of new modules or features
Coordinate, test, and implement system upgrades, patches, and fixes in collaboration with IT
Develop, maintain, and execute complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts for data extraction, manipulation, validation, and custom reporting
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all HR data within the Banner system
Create and maintain ad-hoc and standardized reports (e.g., using Oracle tools, Argos, or similar) to support HR operations, compliance, and strategic planning
Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for Banner HRIS issues encountered by end-users
Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for HR staff on system usage, best practices, and new functionalities
Collaborate with other departments (Payroll, Finance, IT) to ensure seamless integration and data flow between Banner HR and other enterprise systems
Qualification
Required
5 years of education/experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field. (Example Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience or an associate degree and 3 years of experience)
Proficiency in SQL (or PL/SQL, T-SQL) for advanced data querying, analysis, and script development
Strong understanding of core HR business processes (Recruitment, Onboarding, Payroll, Benefits, Performance Management)
Preferred
Experience with Banner extensibility tools or APIs
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Experience in a higher education environment is a significant plus
Demonstrated experience with AI programming and data science tools such as Python, R, or related platforms (e.g., Jupyter Notebooks), with proficiency in AI/ML libraries like pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or OpenAI APIs
Enthusiasm for exploring emerging AI technologies to improve reporting, user experience, and decision-support within HR functions
Company
Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University is a school in Cedar City.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.26MKey Investors
"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2023-09-28Grant· $0.2M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.06M
Leadership Team
Mary Pearson
Chief Financial Officer
Marie Tuite
Deputy Director for External Relations/COO
Recent News
2025-08-06
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