HR Systems Analyst

Protective

Birmingham, AL Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Salary Range

$52,500 - $73,500

Job Description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The HRIS Analyst supports the administration, maintenance, and ongoing effectiveness of Human Resources Information Systems and reporting solutions. This role combines HR technology, data analysis, and problem solving to maintain accurate employee data, troubleshoot system issues, develop reporting solutions, and support HR technology projects.

Working collaboratively with HR, IT, vendors, and business partners, the HRIS Analyst will gain exposure to enterprise HR systems, reporting tools, and data solutions while helping improve the employee technology experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support HRIS administration, system configuration, data maintenance, security, and end-user needs.
  • Develop and maintain reports using SQL, Excel, and HR reporting tools.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot system and data issues, identifying solutions or escalating as appropriate.
  • Support system upgrades, enhancements, releases, and implementations through testing and documentation.
  • Validate and maintain employee data to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
  • Support HR system integrations, access, security roles, and routine technical processes.
  • Partner with HR, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to identify system, data, and reporting needs.
  • Maintain system documentation and follow established privacy, security, governance, and change-management requirements.

Core Competencies (skills, knowledge and abilities):

  • Analytical thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.
  • Technical aptitude and curiosity with the ability to learn new systems and processes.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Intermediate SQL capabilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Technology, or a related field.
  • 1 to 2 years of cumulative experience in HRIS, HR technology, business systems, reporting, data analysis, systems support, or a related area.
  • Working knowledge of SQL with experience querying, validating, or analyzing data.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, validation, and reporting.
  • Experience supporting an HRIS, HCM, ERP, payroll, CRM, or similar business application.
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate and troubleshoot system or data issues.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with enterprise HCM platforms such as ADP or UKG Pro.
  • Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Cognos.
  • Familiarity with relational databases, data marts, system integrations, or Databricks.
  • Experience with system configuration, testing, implementations, upgrades, or enhancements
Required Skills
HRIS data analysis problem solving troubleshooting collaboration SQL Excel testing change management analytical skills attention to detail communication ERP payroll CRM ADP
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