Job Description

Job Title: HRIS Analyst

Industry: Higher Education

Location (city, state): Washington, DC (Fully remote may be available)

Assignment Type: Contract, 4–6 months (tentative end date: March 31, 2027)

Pay: $35–$40 per hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch; approximately 35 hours per week. Overtime may be available at the supervisor’s discretion.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring an HRIS Analyst on behalf of our client, an established higher education institution. Our client is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support HR systems, improve data accuracy, and help optimize human resources processes. This is an opportunity to contribute to essential HRIS operations while collaborating with HR and IT teams.

Job Description:

The HRIS Analyst will help maintain the functionality, reliability, and accuracy of human resources information systems. This individual will support system access administration, reporting, data audits, and functional testing while identifying opportunities to improve HR workflows. The ideal candidate brings hands-on HRIS experience, strong analytical skills, and a service-oriented approach to supporting internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor HR information systems to ensure they effectively support daily departmental operations and business requirements.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve system functionality, efficiency, and data quality.
• Assist with managing and reviewing HR system security roles and user permissions to ensure appropriate access to confidential information.
• Develop, update, and maintain reports to meet the needs of HR partners and other internal stakeholders.
• Perform data audits and validation activities to maintain accurate employee and benefits information.
• Participate in functional testing for system updates, enhancements, and process changes.
• Partner with IT and HR colleagues to troubleshoot system issues and implement improvements to HR processes.
• Help maintain compliance with internal privacy standards and applicable data-handling requirements.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience working with human resources information systems (HRIS).
• Experience with Workday reporting and business processes is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support a variety of stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with HR and technical teams.

Additional Details:

• Contract duration is expected to be 4–6 months, with a tentative end date of March 31, 2027.
• The position offers a flexible work arrangement, with the possibility of being fully remote.
• The anticipated schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• The interview process will include a virtual meeting with members of the HRIS team, with a potential additional virtual interview with the reporting team.
• The anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

Perks:

• Flexible work arrangement, with potential for fully remote work.
• Opportunity to contribute to HR technology and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment working with HR and IT professionals.
• Opportunity to apply Workday and HRIS expertise in a higher education setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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