What are the responsibilities and job description for the HRIS ANALYST position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #: 244409 Department: UW HUMAN RESOURCES Job Location: Seattle - Other Job Location Detail: Hybrid, at least 2 days in office per week Posting Date: 03/17/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 03/31/2025 Salary: $6,505- $7,667 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
This position plays a pivotal role in driving analytical, project, and technical excellence within UWHR initiatives. As a technical data analyst, the incumbent will be instrumental in crafting and managing intricate SQL queries, Reporting Services Reports, SSIS packages, Tableau instances, and Workday data solutions. Additionally, they will serve as a crucial link between business needs and technical solutions, contributing to the development of requirements, technical documentation, and providing support for both technical and functional testing on complex HRBAIS development projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Analytics - 30%
The incumbent will be tasked with creating and analyzing complex data sets using Transact-SQL and Workday data tools. They will meticulously conduct data extraction and comprehensive testing to ensure the accuracy of results, thereby upholding the quality of institutional HR data. Furthermore, this role will involve evaluating data to derive insights crucial for strategic HR decisions, including talent acquisition, performance evaluation, benefits utilization, budget reconciliation, and workforce planning. Strong collaboration with HR business owners will be essential, as the position aims to provide data that facilitates data-driven decision-making and enhances organizational performance.
Advanced SQL skills are imperative for pulling, aggregating, and documenting large data sets, while proficiency in Excel and VBA is also required to fulfill the responsibilities of this role
Data Management and Presentation - 30%
This position plays a vital role in HR information management efforts. Responsibilities encompass supporting all HR data requests, crafting complex reports, and establishing and upholding data presentation layers utilizing a variety of BI tools such as Tableau, MS Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI, and Workday data tools. Collaborating within a team setting, the incumbent ensures efficient organization of HR data and accessibility of information to assist HR decision-makers.
Key skills essential for this role include the capacity to assess and document technical requirements, proficiently develop institutional reports, and effectively utilize BI tools to deliver data.
HR Business Analyst - 30%
The incumbent leads users through discussions concerning the present and future states of systems and supporting processes, guiding subject matter experts (SMEs) and business owners in generating high-quality documentation for both current and desired future states. They proficiently conduct complex gap analyses of processes and systems and collaborate with SMEs and business owners to document precise system technical and functional requirements.
Additionally, they work alongside SMEs and business owners to produce comprehensive system documentation, encompassing both technical and functional guides. Furthermore, they take charge of creating and implementing test plans, ensuring thorough testing procedures. During application development, they provide crucial support to the business as a liaison with .NET developers, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration.
Miscellaneous - 10%
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or Business or related field and four to five years of experience. Experience can replace education.
Specific Skills:
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
This position plays a pivotal role in driving analytical, project, and technical excellence within UWHR initiatives. As a technical data analyst, the incumbent will be instrumental in crafting and managing intricate SQL queries, Reporting Services Reports, SSIS packages, Tableau instances, and Workday data solutions. Additionally, they will serve as a crucial link between business needs and technical solutions, contributing to the development of requirements, technical documentation, and providing support for both technical and functional testing on complex HRBAIS development projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Analytics - 30%
The incumbent will be tasked with creating and analyzing complex data sets using Transact-SQL and Workday data tools. They will meticulously conduct data extraction and comprehensive testing to ensure the accuracy of results, thereby upholding the quality of institutional HR data. Furthermore, this role will involve evaluating data to derive insights crucial for strategic HR decisions, including talent acquisition, performance evaluation, benefits utilization, budget reconciliation, and workforce planning. Strong collaboration with HR business owners will be essential, as the position aims to provide data that facilitates data-driven decision-making and enhances organizational performance.
Advanced SQL skills are imperative for pulling, aggregating, and documenting large data sets, while proficiency in Excel and VBA is also required to fulfill the responsibilities of this role
Data Management and Presentation - 30%
This position plays a vital role in HR information management efforts. Responsibilities encompass supporting all HR data requests, crafting complex reports, and establishing and upholding data presentation layers utilizing a variety of BI tools such as Tableau, MS Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI, and Workday data tools. Collaborating within a team setting, the incumbent ensures efficient organization of HR data and accessibility of information to assist HR decision-makers.
Key skills essential for this role include the capacity to assess and document technical requirements, proficiently develop institutional reports, and effectively utilize BI tools to deliver data.
HR Business Analyst - 30%
The incumbent leads users through discussions concerning the present and future states of systems and supporting processes, guiding subject matter experts (SMEs) and business owners in generating high-quality documentation for both current and desired future states. They proficiently conduct complex gap analyses of processes and systems and collaborate with SMEs and business owners to document precise system technical and functional requirements.
Additionally, they work alongside SMEs and business owners to produce comprehensive system documentation, encompassing both technical and functional guides. Furthermore, they take charge of creating and implementing test plans, ensuring thorough testing procedures. During application development, they provide crucial support to the business as a liaison with .NET developers, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration.
Miscellaneous - 10%
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or Business or related field and four to five years of experience. Experience can replace education.
Specific Skills:
• Minimum of 2 years using SQL (or programming languages) to extract and present data out of complex multi-layer environments.
• Minimum of 2 years working with business clients to develop requirements and system documentation.
• Minimum of 2 years developing enterprise level reports in a production environment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience analyzing and explaining complex data sets.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ideal applicant will have 2 years working with HR and/or Payroll data.
• Ideal applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ideal applicant will work well as part of a team, but is also able to work independently when needed.
• Ideal applicant will have experience with the BI tools including MS reporting services, SSIS, SSAS and Tableau.
• Ideal applicant will have experience with Workday Data Tools
WORKING CONDITIONS
Hybrid schedule – office environment and remote. Position responsibilities may exceed normal work hours and require some evening and weekend work.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Hybrid schedule – office environment and remote. Position responsibilities may exceed normal work hours and require some evening and weekend work.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Salary : $6,505 - $7,667
