HRIS Analyst

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

HRIS Analyst at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee blending HR knowledge with technical skills and supporting HR systems. Managing data integrity and providing user support while enhancing HR operations.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an HRIS subject matter expert, advising HR staff and campus partners on Workday processes, reporting, data integrity, and system capabilities
Monitor Workday data accuracy through routine audits of core data structures, reports, and integrations, and address identified issues
Liaise with UW Shared Services to resolve issues, escalate tickets, and identify trends requiring action
Provide training, documentation, and user support, including job aids, workshops, forums, one on one guidance, and refined procedures, to promote consistent and effective HR system usage
Provide data extracts, visualizations, and basic analysis to HR leadership and campus partners
Document reporting and business requirements to build or maintain reports and dashboards using Workday and other HR or campus‑related data sources to meet operational, trend, and compliance reporting needs
Manage Workday security access, including assigning and updating roles, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting periodic access reviews
Participate in planning, testing, and rollout of Workday updates, new features, and process improvements
Research and recommend improvements to HR systems, applications, and related technologies, staying current on Workday and UW System initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience running or analyzing or troubleshooting queries/reports of varying complexity
Experience providing responsive support to end users by addressing routine and complex questions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
Experience supporting end‑user training and developing job aids
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in data related tasks
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management, Human Resources Management, or related field, or equivalent education and experience (preferred)
Experience working with an HRIS, preferably Workday HCM (preferred)
Experience explaining technical or complex concepts to staff/users (preferred)
Experience creating HR or administrative dashboards/reports using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar tools (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays
comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans
flexible work/life balance schedules

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRISWorkdaydata analysisreportingdata integritySQLPower BITableauExceldashboard creation

Soft Skills

attention to detailuser supporttrainingcommunicationproblem-solvingdocumentationcollaborationadvisingprocess improvementtechnical explanation