Title: Human Resources Informational System Specialist
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Human Resources Information System Specialist reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. The HRIS Specialist plays a key role in defining how HRIS can be optimized to provide an amazing employee experience that supports a
company/organization to become a high impact HR organization.
Job Duties:
• The HRIS specialist is an expert in human resource management systems.
• The HRIS Specialist Collects data and analyzes it to improve HR strategies and processes and suggests ways to increase the functional productivity and workflow of the HR department.
• The HRIS Specialist automates, integrates, and configures core HR processes
• Leads the continuous evaluation and evolution of HR Systems that include payroll systems, etc.
• Actively identify and resolve issues or opportunities for enhanced user experience and other HRIS integrations.
• Develop, document, and maintain all current and new HRIS business process workflows for efficiency and compliance.
• Partner with cross functional team members and IT team members on HRIS related issues/enhancements/queries.
• Translate functional requirements into work breakdown structures and technical specifications via information gathering, workshops, sessions and interviews.
• Maintain and administer ad hoc report writing tools for end users; training and assisting users of those ad hoc writing tools.
• Listen to customers’ needs and explain complex technical issues and solutions in a plain and common descriptive manner.
Minimum Qualifications
• Associate’s degree in information systems (Bachelor’s degree in HR or Information Systems preferred) or related discipline required.
• Two years’ experience working with HRIS systems
• Must have two years’ experience with Colleague and one year with Cardinal. Experience with Workday HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits Security and reporting modules is a plus.
• Experience working with multiple payroll providers, working knowledge of Colleague and Cardinal application for HR.
• Experience managing HRIS changes/ implementations.
• Able to effectively partner with IT and non-technical customers to understand user needs and translate needs into technical process and configuration requirements.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities.
• Able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams using good judgment.
• Proficient in Excel and managing data
• Good verbal and written communication skills
Additional Considerations
• Hands-on Colleague, Cardinal, and PageUp expert continuously seeking ways to improve and optimize use of HRIS platforms; experience with multiple Colleague implementations preferred.
• Experience in Higher Education environment setting
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Valarie R. Stores
Phone: 540-464-7322
Email: hroffice@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
