Banner HRIS Specialist - Hiring Immediately

Resource Information Systems Specialist (HRIS Specialist Level III)
Reporting to the Human Resource AVP, supporting and maintaining the Chicago State University's Human Resources Department's processes and procedures. The Senior HRIS Specialist will execute their duties in full alignment within university policy under the supervision of the Human Resource's AVP in all aspects of the department's reporting of operations, issues, and their resolution.

• The HRIS Specialist can work remotely M-F 8-5. (hybrid is desirable)

Responsibilities

Client utilizes the Ellucian Banner ERP platform for all university business operations including student enrollment, financial transactions, employment, and vendor relations much like major corporations utilize their ERP platforms.

This staffing opportunity is being sponsored by the university's Human Resource Department. They are seeking the assistance of an Information Technologist trained and experienced in the functions of the day-to-day operations of a Human Resources office. This would include having knowledge and experience in the area of the Ellucian Banner Human Resource module (HCM) and its related functions / screens (Employment, Employee Benefits, and Payroll). As an experienced Information Technologist working with Ellucian Banner and Evisions Argos and utilizing analytical tools such as PL/SQL retrieve from Banner, analyze using Evisions Argos and deliver critical departmental reports to senior university leadership. You would be expected to write new retrieval queries, update current outdated queries, and customize reports as required by the university to provide the insights necessary to make timely, better-informed decisions. As the HRIS Specialist you will be expected to deliver flexible, powerful, easy-to-understand reporting, providing Chicago State University's Senior Leadership with the ability to make knowledgeable and informed business decisions.

Specific duties may include:

• Function as the single technical authority for Information Technology related services for the Human Resource Department.
  • Ensure employment data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems (Banner).
  • Ensure payroll data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems (Banner).
  • Ensure employee benefits reporting integrity and accuracy across all HR systems (Banner).
• Verify and validate data integrity through the generation of Argos / PLSQL based reporting.
• Maintain data integrity by running queries and analyzing data related to compensation, classification, benefits, payroll, and/or other HR-related data.
• Review HR/Payroll/Benefits-related integration of files to ensure data is loaded correctly and resolve errors as necessary.
• Support benefits, payroll and HR Partners with audits, HR system maintenance, data requests and reporting. Review and troubleshoot to identify and reconcile data discrepancies.
• Support in the testing of system changes, upgrades or new implementations for the university as well as other technical projects as necessary (open enrollment, student work studies)
• Ensure accurate and consistent employment and personal data is entered in the systems, liaison with 3rd party partners and provide guidance as needed.
• Identify unexpected results or process flaws, recommends process improvements, alternate methods and innovative solutions to help streamline & facilitate new levels of quality and efficiency.
• Develop user procedures, guidelines and SOPs as needed.

Experience & Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related business curriculum (such as accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or management sciences)
• Excellent attention to detail, enjoys data & understands the importance of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with human resources policies and procedures.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently as well as be part of the larger team; flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving, results-oriented work environment.
• Ability to manage confidential information and documents.
• Proficiency in MS Office and a demonstrated technical aptitude
• Proficiency in ARGOS Reporting tool, Oracle PL/SQL, Advanced Java and C# programming; experience

• Seven years or greater of HRIS /benefits / payroll experience, all of which included performing duties comparable to those listed above.
• Certified HRIS Professional designation.