HRIS Specialist

Contract, 6 months

Process: video interview

Industry: Biotech, public company, about 650 employees

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid in Cambridge, MA (2-3 days onsite)

Background: yes

Must haves:

-2+ years of HRIS / HR operations experience

-Has used Human Capital Management (HCM) software

-MS Office (Excel)

-Vaccinated for Covid

Preferred:

-Bachelor degree

-Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry

-SAP SuccessFactors

Job Description:

HRIS Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and maintain data security and confidentiality standards within the HRIS.

• Process requested employee data changes in the HRIS in a timely manner.

• Troubleshoot system issues raised by employees and escalate to Manager if needed.

• Support processes that are enabled by the HRIS such as benefits enrollments, compensation cycle, and onboarding/offboarding, etc.

• Conduct audits of data both in system and as part of processes such as compliance reporting or payroll to ensure accuracy.

• Reporting competencies to assist in running and preparing reports for various business stakeholders.

• Ability to work in a shared mailbox.

• Monitor integration file notifications and escalate to Manager with failed status.

• Assist with designing solutions for HR business processes and requirements within HR systems.

• Support with payroll as needed.

• Help with HRIS SOP project.

• Assist with gathering requirements and testing for new HCM implementation.

• Collaborate with the Manager of HRIS to work on resolutions with external vendors.

• Help with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related.

• HCM experience required, SAP SuccessFactors preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in HRIS or a similar role.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel functions.

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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