HRIS ANALYST

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Deadline: 12 May 2024

Position Information
Posting Details


Official Job Title HRIS ANALYST
Working Title: HRIS Quality Assurance Analyst
Position Number 02280930
Division Finance & Administrative Affairs
Department B024010 HUMAN RESOURCES
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 20
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
Employees at UWM in the Department of Human Resources work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and the campus, we encourage you to apply!
Job Summary
This position combines HR functional knowledge with technical expertise of HR systems in order to achieve process and system efficiencies/best practices, promote data integrity and deliver accurate reporting of data to the organization. Position will identify, analyze, design, update, and implement systems, programs, and modules to improve, enhance, and maintain the Institution’s HRIS and databases. Provides support to the Information, Employment and Shared Services areas within Human Resources, UWM Schools/Colleges/Divisions, and the general campus community through HRS data entry and ticketing management, training and development support, reporting and audit.
Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Serve as HRIS entry subject matter expert and advise units on questions related to a variety of transactions.
  • Liaison with UW Shared Services (UWSS) to resolve issues and escalate tickets. Monitor ticket request trends and share feedback (e.g., common issues/errors) with SSC Managers.
  • Researches, analyzes, and recommended new or improved HR systems, applications, and technologies
  • Monitor validity, and accuracy of HR data sources, extracts and integrations.
  • Monitors and updates security access for users and ensures compliance with established policies and protocols
  • In consultation with supervisor develop procedures, processes and trainings that increase the department’s efficiency and service level


Hybrid work options may be available. Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period. Specifics regarding work location requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience creating, upgrading, maintaining and troubleshooting HRIS reports, databases, and/or programs
  • Experience functioning as a customer resource responding to routine and complex questions
  • Experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical staff/users
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of report writing applications to be able to run and troubleshoot queries and reports of varying complexity
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management, Human Resources Management or related field granted by date of hire or equivalent education and experience
  • Experience in project planning and organizing deliverables
  • Experience analyzing HRIS and HR performance metrics utilizing query and analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
  • Experience developing, coordinating, and facilitating user systems trainings
  • Relevant training and/or certifications as an HRIS Analyst
  • Experience working in a higher education environment
Target Salary Range $50,000 - $60,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on knowledge, skills, and experience.)
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
  • A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
  • A resume
  • A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references


In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/38801 by the application deadline date of May 12, 2024. Questions about this position should be directed to Chad Hietpas at [email protected] .
Application Deadline 05/12/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Chad Hietpas
Contact Phone (414) 251-5756
Contact Email [email protected]
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Human Resources

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