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Entry Level Hris Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The HRIS Specialist serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring the integrity, security, and optimization ...

The HRIS Specialist serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring the integrity, security, and optimization ...

The HRIS Specialist serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring the integrity, security, and optimization ...

The HRIS Specialist serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring the integrity, security, and optimization ...

HRIS Specialist Pay Rate: $28.00-$30.00/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duration: Contract-to-Hire Start Date: ASAP Location: San Diego, CA Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and ...

HRIS Analyst

Rancho Mirage, CA · On-site

$33.73 - $51.24/hr

Manager-HRIS Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: N/A Blood Borne Pathogens: Minimal/ No Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to establish/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with ...

The HRIS Analyst analyzes business needs and identifies, tests and delivers efficient processes and/or system based solutions to address the needs of the organization. The HRIS Analyst is responsible ...

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How much do entry level hris jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level hris in California is $69,037.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,800.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level HRIS?

An Entry Level HRIS (Human Resources Information System) job involves managing and supporting HR technology systems that store employee data, track benefits, and streamline HR processes. Responsibilities typically include data entry, system troubleshooting, report generation, and assisting HR teams with software usage. This role requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of HR processes and data management. It serves as a foundation for gaining experience in HR technology and advancing to higher-level HRIS or HR roles.

What does an entry level HRIS do?

As an Entry Level HRIS professional, your typical day will involve entering and maintaining employee data, generating standard HR reports, and assisting with system updates or troubleshooting basic technical issues. You may also support HR staff by responding to data-related queries and ensuring data accuracy across HR systems. Collaboration is frequent with HR team members, IT, and sometimes other departments to support ongoing projects or resolve user issues. This variety offers valuable experience working with HR technologies and provides a comprehensive understanding of operational HR processes. Over time, this role can serve as a stepping stone into specialized HRIS positions or broader HR careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the entry level HRIS position?

To thrive as an Entry Level HRIS professional, you need a foundational understanding of human resources processes, basic data management, and strong attention to detail, usually supported by a bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are often required, while entry-level HR certifications like SHRM-CP can be beneficial. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you stand out by enabling smooth collaboration and accurate data handling. These skills are crucial to maintaining data integrity, supporting HR operations, and ensuring effective information flow within the organization.

What are the most commonly searched types of Hris jobs in California?

The most popular types of Hris jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Entry Level Hris jobs?

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Hris job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 92% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,037 per year, or $33.2 per hour.

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) & Data Specialist

Santé Health System

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

NOT A REMOTE POSITION

A new opportunity awaits a Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Data Specialist at Sante Health System in Fresno, CA. This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, data integrity, reporting, analysis, and technical support of the organization's Human Resources Information Systems and related HR technology platforms. This position serves as a systems-focused resource within Human Resources and works closely with other internal departments and external system vendors to ensure HR systems are accurate, secure, reliable, and effectively utilized. The HRIS & Data Specialist uses technology, data, reporting, and analytical skills to troubleshoot system issues, maintain workforce data, develop reports and metrics, support system configurations and testing, and identify opportunities to improve or automate HR processes.

The ideal candidate is technology-oriented, analytical, highly detail-focused, comfortable working with data, and interested in understanding how systems and processes work together.

Human Resource technology platforms may include but not limited to, iSolved HCM/People Cloud, iSolved HIRE Applicant Tracking Systems, AbsenceSoft Leave Management, employee and manager self-service functionality and other Human Resources applications and systems.

The HRIS & Data Specialist is expected to maintain a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, and customer service while supporting HR technology needs throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred equivalent combination of education, technical training, systems or application support experience, data/analytical experience, HRIS experience, Human Resources experience, or other related professional experience may be considered.
  • Previous HR experience is helpful but strong technical aptitude, analytical ability, and systems experience may substitute for direct HRIS experience.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new systems, applications, and technologies.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work with large amounts of data and identify inconsistencies, trends, and relationships.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
  • Ability to troubleshoot system and data issues using a logical, structured approach.
  • Ability to understand how data flows between systems and business processes.
  • Experience creating reports, queries, data extracts, or dashboards.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables, filtering, sorting, and data reconciliation.
  • Ability to translate business needs into system or reporting requirements.
  • Understanding of user access, permissions, security roles, and confidential data.
  • Ability to test system functionality and accurately document testing results.
  • Ability to work effectively with Information Technology professionals, HR staff, system vendors, and nontechnical users.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple system requests, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical users.
  • High level of curiosity and interest in technology, data, systems, and process improvement.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Administer and support the organization's HRIS/HCM and related HR technology platforms, including employee and manager self-service, recruiting, leave management, and other integrated applications.
  2. Maintain system configuration and workforce data, including employee records, positions, departments, locations, reporting structures, workflows, business rules, and other HRIS components.
  3. Perform routine data audits, reconciliations, and validation to identify errors, inconsistencies, or data-quality issues and coordinate necessary corrections.
  4. Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, queries, workforce metrics, and data extracts to support HR operations, compliance, and management decision-making.
  5. Analyze HR and system data to identify trends, exceptions, recurring issues, and opportunities for process or system improvement.
  6. Troubleshoot HRIS functionality and data issues, research root causes, and coordinate resolution with HR, Information Technology, and system vendors as appropriate.
  7. Assist with system configuration changes, upgrades, integrations, enhancements, implementations, user acceptance testing; document results and validate system functionality.
  8. Administer assigned user access, security roles, and permissions in accordance with approved access requirements and organizational security standards.
  9. Work collaboratively with the Information Technology Department on system integrations, identity and access management, single sign-on, security requirements, application troubleshooting, data interfaces, and other HR technology initiatives.
  10. Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce manual processes, automate repetitive tasks, strengthen data integrity, and increase utilization of available system functionality.
  11. Maintain technical documentation, system procedures, data definitions, job aids, and training materials and provide system training and support to authorized users.
  12. Stay current on HR technology, reporting tools, system enhancements, and emerging capabilities that may improve HR operations and workforce data management.
  13. In the spirit of teamwork, employees are expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested.
ABOUT SANTE HEALTH SYSTEM

Sante Health System is a Management Services Organization that serves multiple clients. "Sante" is the French word for health. Our name symbolizes our commitment to good health, progressive care, and leadership in our community.

Sante is one of the largest healthcare claims and billing management companies in Central California. The strength of Sante is the extraordinary network of physicians, health plans, and other health service providers it offers the people of our valley. Sante coordinates with physicians, health plans, hospitals, and ancillary providers to ultimately benefit the patient in a managed care environment. Sante Health System provides numerous client services such as billing, claims processing, contracting, credentialing, finance, human resources, information services, marketing/communications, physician services, practice management, provider relations, quality improvement, and utilization management.

With over 30 years of service to the community we deeply understand that we would not be successful in enhancing the quality of life of our patients without our incredible team. This is why we have created a work culture that is comprised of talented, driven, dedicated, innovative, and service-driven professionals. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. Being part of our team is like being part of a big family. Join our team and make Sante Health System your home away from home.

If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to provide excellent care to our patients, we want to meet you! Apply today!

www.santehealth.net