What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Technician position at City of Alexandria?
An Overview
The HRIS Technician performs technical work in the HR information systems division of the City’s Department of Human Resources (DHR). The HRIS Technician processes HR actions, maintains employee records, produces HR reports, and ensures accuracy of HR data.
The Opportunity – Examples of Work
Processes HR actions in the City’s HR information systems;
Conducts data quality checks to ensure data integrity;
Provides training, technical support and guidance to HR Liaisons for HR actions;
Participates in and may manage data changes and system activities related to HR modules;
Maintains employee personnel files; and
Performs related work as required.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have a background working in HRIS systems and an understanding of employee data management. Candidates must have strong attention to detail, a keen ability to check the accuracy of their work and find errors, and the ability to manage work within tight, mandatory timelines. The work of an HRIS Technician requires a high level of accuracy and errors must be mitigated in all instances as the impact of errors in the system can affect critical aspects of the employee experience, including how the City pays employees, implementing changes in employee data and ensuring security of employee data. This position will be able to manage their time to ensure that actions are entered in an accurate and timely manner.
About the Department
The Department of Human Resources is made up of a dedicated team of professionals working to support the strategic direction of the City government through the recruitment, development, and retention of a high quality workforce capable of delivering public services in a complex and stimulating community environment. Through thoughtful planning and the diligent execution of work, the Human Resources Department focuses on the critical needs of our dynamic organization and its employees. If you are curious for a broader view, click the City of Alexandria to learn more about our great City.
Two-Year College Degree; three years of experience in organizations with professional and paraprofessional staff and workplace issues that involve multiple disciplines with policy, procedures and legal requirements; completion of college-level courses in human resources administration public and business administration or a related field and familiarity with large systems processing transactions, records and documents that meet compliance standards and area subject to audits; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Four year college degree; three years or more experience; some knowledge and understanding of municipal personnel management systems; skills in making oral presentations to groups; skills in using various software packages, and word processing; ability to maintain statistical and general cumulative records and to prepare reports; ability to accurately perform a variety of mathematical computations; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Salary : $54,184 - $95,351
