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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION Howard County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government: Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. What are we looking for.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government: We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY: The HRIS Analyst II is a professional position which performs skilled technical expertise to administer the County's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and ensuring data accuracy and integrity. This position reports to the HRIS Manager with the Office of Human Resources. The HRIS division is responsible for the management of the County-wide HRIS platform systems (e.g., ADP, etc.), HR reporting and data management, related payroll and other employee record updates, and employee records management

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE: $37.22 - $47.39/Hourly $77,422 - $98,403/Annually *This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.* CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs intermediate professional work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes administrative support of a functional program and professional level analysis and coordination of functional office programs and activities

*This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES HRIS Administration and System Management: Assists the HRIS Manager in administering and managing the HRIS, including system administration, system configuration, and data validation. Participates in the design, implementation, testing, and ongoing enhancement of the County's HRIS (ADP). Coordinates system integrations with other County applications such as timekeeping, payroll, position management, and applicant tracking.

Maintains HRIS data integrity by performing audits, executing validation queries, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions. Coordinates and validates programming changes for pay plan and compensation updates, including system testing and pay scale updates. Assists in maintaining security, confidentiality, and chain-of-custody requirements for HR systems and employee records.

Reporting, Data Analysis and Process Improvement: Develops, maintains, and analyzes standard, custom, and ad hoc reports using ADP Reporting (ADPR) and other reporting tools. Applies strong analytical skills to evaluate business processes, workflows, and industry best practices. Identifies opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiency, and enhanced customer service.

Conducts audits of personnel actions to ensure compliance and identifies discrepancies requiring corrective action. Business Requirements, Documentation and Training: Develops business requirements, functional specifications, user documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures. Documents and maintains HRIS procedures, business processes, user guides, and training materials.

Provides training and technical guidance to HR staff, Payroll, departmental HR Liaisons, supervisors, and managers. Collaboration and Issue Resolution: Serves as the primary business liaison between Human Resources, Payroll, IT, and departmental HR Liaisons. Collaborates with HRIS Manager, ERP technical staff, Payroll, Information Technology, and departmental users to identify requirements, recommend enhancements, and resolve complex HRIS issues.

Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex HRIS, payroll, and personnel administration issues; escalates technical issues when appropriate. Personnel Actions, Payroll Coordination and Compliance: Reviews and audits personnel actions (appointments, promotions, transfers, separations, etc.) for compliance with policies and collective bargaining agreements. Coordinates employment separations with Payroll and Benefits to ensure accurate processing of final pay, leave payouts, benefits impacts, and related transactions

Researches and prepares responses to unemployment insurance claims and assists with Maryland Public Information Act requests. Project Leadership and Human Resources Technology Initiatives: Leads and participates in HRIS, payroll, and enterprise system projects such as implementations, upgrades, testing, data conversions, and process improvements. Performs project management duties including planning, resource coordination, milestone tracking, risk identification, communication, and ensuring successful project completion.

Covers for the HRIS Manager during their absence. Other Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, it may provide oversight and direction to staff in the absence of the manager.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Bachelor's degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a closely related field. Experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), payroll systems, timekeeping systems, or other enterprise workforce management platforms.

Hands-on experience using HRIS platforms such as ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar systems. Experience developing, running, analyzing, and manipulating standard, custom, and ad hoc reports. Experience with data analytics, data validation, data auditing, and maintaining data accuracy and integrity.

Knowledge of HR data structures, system tables, employee records, position data, payroll data, and related system integrations. Experience identifying process improvements, documenting business requirements, and supporting system enhancements or implementations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and function as a self-starter in a technical HR environment. Experience preparing user documentation, procedures, reports, training materials, or system-related guidance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to compose complex reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of standards and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history.

No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks. At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/)

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.