Senior HRIS Analyst

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

Senior HRIS Analyst managing HRIS platforms at American Public Education, Inc. Collaborating with HR and IT to ensure data integrity and system efficiency.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements the ongoing optimization, configuration, and enhancement of the HRIS ecosystem by applying advanced technical and functional HR knowledge to align system capabilities with evolving business and HR strategies.
Serves as the primary escalation point for complex HRIS issues, conducting root‑cause analysis for data discrepancies, system limitations, configuration gaps, or process breakdowns; recommends and implements sustainable solutions.
Designs, executes, and oversees data governance practices, including regular audits, validation rules, and controls to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and scalability.
Partners closely with Business Intelligence to support enterprise‑wide analytics and reporting needs.
Champions data standardization and process consistency across HR modules, recommending best practices and system enhancements to improve efficiency, user experience, and data quality.
Partners with the Benefits team to support and automate annual processes such as Open Enrollment and vendor integrations; proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement.
Acts as the lead HRIS subject matter expert for system implementations, enhancements, integrations, and interfaces; collaborates cross‑functionally with IT and external vendors to ensure successful execution and support.
Develops the configuration and launch of annual performance management cycles and other talent processes within the HRIS, under the direction of HR leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including advanced configuration, administration, and support of an enterprise HRIS platform (UKG Pro strongly preferred).
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple HR functional areas (e.g., Core HR, Benefits, Talent, Performance, Compensation, Payroll interfaces).
Proven experience supporting annual HR cycles such as Open Enrollment, performance reviews, merit cycles, and compliance reporting.
Prior experience in a senior or lead HRIS role, with responsibility for system ownership, complex problem solving, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Advanced knowledge of HRIS architecture, data structures, business rules, workflows, security roles, and integrations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and functional partners.
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including HR, IT, Finance, Internal Audit, and external vendors.
Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRIS configurationHRIS administrationdata governancedata validationdata integritydata architecturesystem integrationsbusiness rulesworkflowsHRIS enhancements

Soft Skills

problem solvingcross-functional collaborationcommunication skillstrusted advisorprocess improvementanalytical skillsleadershipuser experience focusdata standardizationaudit practices