Senior Specialist, HRIS

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The AHA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely.

• Responsible for the successful development, maintenance, operations and optimization of the primary HRIS (currently UKG) as well as other HR systems including learning management, performance management, SharePoint, etc.
• Identify opportunities for workflow improvements in HR and oversee system implementation projects. Collaborate with HR team members and colleagues across the association to develop and optimize system effectiveness.
• Provide system training to help guide end users on current processes and any new functionality. Create and maintain training materials, procedures, guidelines and workflow documents for all HR systems as applicable.
• Manage and test system upgrades and enhancements, configuration changes, reports, and integrations ensuring both process and system requirements are fully identified, evaluated, tested and implemented.
• Identify and troubleshoot system issues and work with both internal and external resources to bring to resolution.
• Serve as lead representative and liaison between HR, Payroll, Information Technology and other stakeholders for systems design, daily functional support and other HR and Business projects.
• Create and deliver custom reports, dashboards and data analytics to meet the requirements of management and staff and to drive informed decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity of all employee data is maintained for compliance, recordkeeping, and reporting while safeguarding data security and privacy.
• Ensure continuous learning on new system enhancements and functionality / proactively lead the communication with those applicable on any system updates. Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in HR technology and HRIS applications.
• Maintain / foster relationships with system vendors or outside sources to enhance system knowledge, networking in the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree Information technology, business administration, human resources or related field Required

• 5+ years HRIS systems experience, particularly Workday, including implementation, customization, and integration Required

• Strong understanding of HRIS database design, structure, functions and processes, and databases tools, particularly Workday - Required
• Strong understanding of HR processes and data, including eligibility rules, enrollment rules and benefit procedures in order to ensure correct implementation - Required
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of data and information - Required
• Strong planning and project management skills - Required
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint - Required
• Ability to communicate effectively and utilize interpersonal and organizational skills to effectively perform multiple tasks with constantly changing priorities - Required
• Track record of strong business partnership and cross functional collaboration within a dynamic, fast paced environment - Required

Salary Information:

Commensurate with related experience. The AHA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

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We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, PTO/holidays/health days, wellness programs, and more!

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Vice President, Human Resources, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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