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Yeshiva University

HRIS Analyst

🇺🇸 New York, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $67K - $72K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ August 19th, 2025

SQL

Edtech.com's Summary

Yeshiva University is hiring an HRIS Analyst to maintain employee data accuracy within the HR Information System, process employment changes, and support onboarding aligned with payroll and compliance. The analyst provides system support, collaborates with HR and IT departments, assists in process improvements, and helps develop reports to support data-driven decisions.

Highlights
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of HRIS employee data, process employment changes and onboarding.
  • Provide internal system support and basic troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with HR Recruitment, Benefits, Payroll, and ITS to meet business needs.
  • Process payroll-related changes including merit increases and mass data uploads.
  • Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc HR reports to support decision-making.
  • Proficient with Banner HRIS preferred, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and SQL or similar query tools.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, HR Management, Technology, or related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Salary range: $66,500 - $72,000 annually.
  • Strong understanding of HR policies, payroll processes, data privacy, and compliance is preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and support end-users with a customer service mindset.

HRIS Analyst Full Description

Position Summary: | The HRIS Analyst plays a vital role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of employee data across the organization. This position is responsible for processing employment changes and onboarding new employee data in the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring timely and accurate data entry aligned with payroll and compliance requirements. Working under the guidance of senior team members, the analyst contributes to system audits, process improvements, and the overall efficiency of HR operations.The HRIS Analyst provides internal support for system-related issues, assists with basic troubleshooting, and collaborates closely with HR Recruitment, HR Benefits, Payroll, and ITS to ensure the HRIS meets evolving business needs. This role also supports the development and maintenance of standard and ad hoc reports to enable data-driven decision-making.

Position Responsibilities:  | Interpret and apply university policies and procedures related to HRIS data integrity and processes.Assist in resolving pay-related issues such as merit increases, one-time payments, and contracts, ensuring alignment with payroll production cycles.Manage individual workflow to meet multiple payroll cycle deadlines and coordinate tasks accordingly.Oversee mass processing activities, including adjunct faculty pay, union increases, and other data uploads, requiring detailed planning and coordination with academic and administrative departments.Review and validate incoming HRIS data from various departments; assist in post-production payroll processing.Collaborate with departments to resolve outstanding data or processing issues.Support the preparation of HRIS-related reports by researching, compiling, analyzing, and verifying data.Assist in identifying and resolving workflow issues within the HRIS.Partner with other HR functions to support employee-related changes and issues.Analyze and report on HR metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

Experience & Education Background: | A bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR Management, Technology, or a related field.A minimum of 2+ years of prior direct related experience.An equivalent combination of education and prior related experience will also be considered.

Skills & Competencies: | Proficiency in HRIS platforms, the Banner system is preferred.Must have Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).Experience with data analysis, validation, and reportingMust have SQL or other query/reporting tools (e.g., Oracle SQL Developer, Argos).Understanding of HR systems integration and workflows.Ability to analyze, interpret, and report on HR data accurately.Experience creating standard and ad hoc reports.Attention to detail and a high degree of data accuracy.Preferred to understand HR policies, procedures, and compliance (e.g., FLSA, benefits, payroll processes).Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively with HR, Payroll, IT, and other departments.Ability to troubleshoot system issues and identify process improvements.Organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Customer service mindset when supporting end-users.Strong sense of confidentiality and data privacy.Self-motivated and eager to learn new systems or technologies.
Salary Range: | $66,500 - $72,000

About Us: | Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity: | Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.