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The Senior HRIS Analyst plays a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the university's HR technology ecosystem. This position leads the analysis, design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of complex, cross-functional HR solutions. Serving as a technical expert and potential module lead, the analyst drives system optimization by identifying opportunities to enhance data integrity, streamline processes, elevate the user experience, and support the university's broader strategic goals.

Work Arrangement: This hybrid role is based in Los Angeles, with an expectation of two days per week on-site.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate for the position of Senior HRIS Analyst will be responsible for:

• Serving as a subject matter expert in at least one HRIS functional area and reporting capabilities. Collaborating with HR and centers of expertise to define complex operational requirements and design system reports that support data analytics, audit readiness, and self-service. Developing ad-hoc reports as needed.

• Managing individual projects and leads small to mid-sized initiatives. Mentoring team members by reviewing solution design, problem-solving strategies, and testing results. Ensuring team efforts are effective, practical, and aligned with business objectives.

• Leading or participates in the implementation of complex solutions and new functionality within the university's HR systems, including core Human Capital Management and staffing processes. Ensuring data integrity while supporting strategies to enhance system performance, user experience, and data security.

• Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline processes to improve operational efficiency. Acting as a liaison with technical partners to resolve inquiries, review system upgrades, and evaluate upcoming functionality. Analyzing and recommending the adoption of new features.

• Resolving escalated and complex user requests, including cases submitted through the HR Service Center. Researching and implementing solutions, ensuring accurate documentation and knowledge transfer to HRIS Analysts and Service Center staff.

• Encouraging a workplace culture where all employees are valued, value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas, words and actions, in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.

• Performing other related responsibilities as requested and when necessary. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position of Senior HRIS Analyst has the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree inbusiness administration, human resources, computer science, computer information systems or another related field.

• Eight or more years of experience inone or more of the following areas: information technology, HRIS administration, data analytics.

• Demonstrated experience supporting Workday HCM and Cornerstone OnDemand applications.

• Demonstrated experience with external collaboration tools and integrating third-party providers.

• Workday Pro Certified in at least one HCM related module.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Senior HRIS Analyst must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

• Six or more years of job-related experience or transferrable skills.

• Hands-on experience with HR core system technologies for human resources and related industries.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing, identifying, developing, and implementing mid-level to complex solutions with large-scale HR applications.

• Strong understanding of HR processes (e.g., onboarding, performance management, learning, compensation).

• Ability to adapt to an evolving technology landscape and willingness to learn new skills.

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience with relevant platforms, software, and applications (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Cornerstone, Salesforce).

Compensation and Benefits

The budgeted salary range for this position is $107,872.83- $118,646.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support faculty and staff well-being, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents' health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC's comprehensive benefits here.

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Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 7 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience working with human resources information systems including systems implementation and configuration. Demonstrated working knowledge of HRIS software and systems, particularly Workday. Knowledge of database maintenance basic concepts. Demonstrated analytical, communication, organization, critical thinking, and customer service skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email atuschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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