Sr. HRIS Analyst - Madison, MS

Description The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers. Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through the end of life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions. Over our 50 year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements. Vertex has proudly been headquartered in Madison, Mississippi since 1974.

Madison is a rapidly growing community just north of the Capitol. In 2019, Madison, MS ranked #31 out of 18,446 Best Places to live in America. In Mississippi, Madison ranked #1 in Best Places to Live, Best Place to raise a family, Best Public Schools, and safest city to live in.

Vertex Aerospace strives to make a meaningful community and economic impact and was recognized as an MS 100 leading private company. Most recently Vertex was awarded the 2022 Military Friendly® Employer designation and ranked number six in the nation on the Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program list. The Vertex Company is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30-year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world-class businesses (www.americanindustrial.com). The HRIS Senior Analyst is responsible for system maintenance and programming for all functional areas of HR and Payroll. The analyst will partner with managers and vendors to recommend, implements, and plan for improvements, enhancements, and new applications to the system.

This position builds project plans, ensures adherence to project schedules, maintains a systems orientation, and can work effectively with peers to set technology priorities and conduct long-term planning. This position also serves as a technical point-of-contact for assigned functional areas and assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. Job Responsibilities and Task: + Performs system maintenance, including assisting in the review, testing, and implementation of HCM system upgrades or patches. + Collaborates with functional areas and technical staff to coordinate application upgrades or fix. + Maintains HCM system tables. + Documents process and results. + Assist or lead HRIS projects such as new contract setup from start to finish while understanding the business structure, system requirements and managing the projects to achieve target scope and delivery deadline. + Partner closely with other functional areas to gain a deep understanding of processes and system requirements for Finance, Payroll, Labor relations, Benefit, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and more. + Perform analysis of existing business processes, technical design, identify and evaluate possible re-configuration/ solutions in response to business issues and challenges. + Research and resolve unexpected results or process flaws and deploy a timely solution. + Execute daily maintenance activities including but not limited to role assignments, security audits, organization setup, benefit setup, time off, etc. + Conducts training, including developing user procedures, guidelines, and documentation. + Trains clients on new processes/functionality. + Trains new system users. + Generates reports/queries, including writing maintaining, and supporting a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. + Assists in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. + Helps maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data. + Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards. + Other projects and initiatives as assigned. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Human Resources and 4 years of related work experience OR Education/Experience Equivalent. + A PHR or PMP designation is preferred. + HR experience is highly preferred. + Ability to work with large volumes of statistical and confidential information. + Demonstrate ability to research and solve complex problems. + Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of leadership and employees. + Previous Professional HR experience in the Manufacturing or Aerospace & Defense industry is a plus. + Demonstrated history of significant customer deliverables, building rapport, and influencing decisions. + Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and diverse experience in HR related software solutions. + Must be able to travel, work overtime and weekends as required. + Demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate both in verbal and written communication. + This position does not currently require a Security Clearance, but candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a secret clearance, which requires US Citizenship. + Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position (if required for the position). + The essential physical requirements of the position will be reviewed with the applicant during the interview. + Some travel will be required. Physical Requirements: Primarily office environment.

Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. At times, must be able to work in an aircraft hangar environment and board/exit aircraft. At times, must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and stoop.

Must be able to walk particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another. Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as typing. Must be able to work at heights, subject to noise, subject to a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, work on scaffolding, exposure to heat/cold.

Must be able to communicate effectively. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)