Associate HRIS Analyst

Position Overview:

Ascential Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Associate HRIS Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This role serves as a key technical resource for HR systems, supporting the administration, maintenance, and optimization of HR technology platforms, including HRIS, learning management, and reporting systems. The Associate HRIS Analyst is responsible for ensuring data integrity, maintaining system functionality, supporting end users, developing reports and analytics, and assisting with system upgrades and enhancements. This position partners closely with Human Resources, IT, and business stakeholders to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and ensure compliance with data security and privacy requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and support HR technology systems, including UKG Pro, UKG Ready, Talent LMS, and other related HR applications.
• Monitor system performance and assist with system configurations, upgrades, enhancements, patches, testing, and implementations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for HRIS user support, troubleshooting system issues and coordinating resolution through vendor support platforms when necessary.
• Maintain employee and organizational data within HR systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Manage system security, user permissions, access levels, and role-based functionality in accordance with company policies.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute reports, dashboards, and analytics to support Human Resources and business decision-making.
• Create and maintain custom queries, automated reports, workflows, filters, and other system tools that improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze HR data and business processes to identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Support testing activities for system upgrades, new functionality, interfaces, and process changes to ensure successful deployment.
• Train and support HRIS users on system functionality, best practices, and new process implementations.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, training materials, and user guides.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, and company data governance standards.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and other stakeholders to support HR technology projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, organizational, and business data.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting HRIS, HR technology, business systems, or a related technical function.
• Strong understanding of HR systems, data management principles, and system administration practices.
• Experience creating reports, analyzing data, and troubleshooting system-related issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UKG Pro and UKG Ready (formerly UltiPro).
• Business Intelligence (BI) reporting and dashboard development experience.
• Experience supporting Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Talent LMS.
• Knowledge of HR processes including employee records management, benefits, payroll, talent management, and reporting.
• Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations.
• HIPAA certification or experience working with regulated employee information.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience participating in HRIS implementations, upgrades, integrations, or system optimization projects.

Ascential Technologies is a global industrial technology company with operations spanning automotive testing and validation, medical and life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. Our Grand Rapids, MI site is part of the Burke Porter Group - a recognized leader in vehicle testing, automation, and end-of-line measurement systems. We build with precision. We operate with purpose. And we’re looking for people who bring that same standard to every part of the business.