HRIS Analyst – Contract/Hybrid

If you’re energized by the intersection of technology, data, and people, this opportunity offers a chance to make a real impact.

Our client is a highly respected global organization that continues to grow through innovation, acquisitions, and strategic investment in its people and systems. Over the past several years, the company has been modernizing its HR technology ecosystem, enhancing workforce analytics, strengthening data governance, and implementing scalable solutions that support thousands of employees across multiple business units.

This is not a “keep the lights on” HRIS role. You’ll be joining a team that is actively improving processes, integrating newly acquired businesses, enhancing employee experiences, and driving enterprise-wide technology initiatives. If you enjoy solving complex system challenges, partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions, and influencing how HR technology supports business growth, you’ll find this role both challenging and rewarding.

What Employees Say

“There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and get involved in projects outside your day-to-day responsibilities.”
“Leadership encourages collaboration across departments, which makes it easier to get things done and create meaningful improvements.”
“The company continues to invest in technology and process improvements, making it an exciting place for people who enjoy driving change.”

Why Work Here?

Enterprise-Level Projects
Play a key role in HR technology transformations, acquisitions, system enhancements, and major platform migration initiatives.
High Visibility & Cross-Functional Exposure
Partner directly with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders to solve challenges and improve operations.
Growth-Focused Environment
Join an organization investing heavily in systems, analytics, automation, and employee experience while creating opportunities for professional advancement.

Position Details
Title: HR Technology Analyst
Location: Greater Hartford Area CT (Hybrid)
Compensation: Contract / 35/hr to 45/hr
Benefits Overview: Medical / Dental / Vision / 401k / PTO

Key Responsibilities

Support and maintain enterprise HR technology platforms and related applications.
Troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and develop effective solutions.
Serve as a key resource for HR, Payroll, and business users regarding HR systems functionality.
Assist with system configuration, testing, enhancements, and ongoing optimization efforts.
Create, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and data queries.
Perform data validation and audits to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
Analyze workforce data and identify trends that support informed decision-making.
Maintain data governance standards and documentation.
Evaluate existing HR processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
Recommend system enhancements that improve the user experience and operational effectiveness.
Support initiatives focused on reducing manual work and increasing scalability.
Participate in HR technology transformation efforts, integrations, and acquisition-related projects.
Assist with testing, implementation, and deployment of system upgrades and new functionality.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into system solutions.
Support enterprise-wide initiatives involving workforce management, payroll, compliance, and reporting.
Monitor and support HRIS service requests and issue resolution.
Develop documentation, user guides, and training materials.
Train HR team members, managers, and employees on new processes and system capabilities.
Act as a trusted advisor for users navigating HR technology tools.
Maintain strong data privacy and security standards.
Support audits and compliance requirements related to employee data and system access.
Partner with IT and compliance teams on security enhancements and governance initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience supporting HRIS, HR technology, HR operations, or related systems.
Hands-on experience with an enterprise HCM platform such as Dayforce, Oracle HCM, Workday, UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar.
Experience creating reports, analyzing data, and supporting system enhancements.
Working knowledge of SQL and the ability to write or interpret queries for reporting, validation, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of payroll processes, employee lifecycle events, and HR business operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting large, multi-location organizations.
Exposure to M&A integrations, data conversions, or HR system implementations.
Knowledge of workforce management, timekeeping, pay policies, and payroll configurations.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project.
Familiarity with AI-enabled business tools and responsible data usage practices.
Experience supporting integrations between HR, Payroll, Finance, and other enterprise systems.
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