HRIS Analyst

Job Title: HRIS Analyst

Location: Buffalo, NY

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $75-105k

Schedule:Monday-Friday full-time

About the Opportunity:

Seeking an HRIS Analyst to serve as the internal subject matter expert and system administrator for HR systems, beginning with ADP Workforce Now and expanding to broader HR technology platforms as the company evolves its HR infrastructure. This role will partner closely with HR leadership, Finance, IT, and operational stakeholders to understand business needs, evaluate HRIS capabilities, and implement solutions that improve efficiency, data integrity, and reporting capabilities. The HRIS Analyst will lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing optimization of HR systems, ensuring the platform supports scalable HR operations and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

HRIS Administration & System Ownership
• Serve as the primary system administrator and internal expert for ADP Workforce Now and other HR technology platforms
• Maintain system configuration including employee records, organizational structures, permissions, workflows, and reporting
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across employee records, job architecture, compensation data, and organizational structures
• Manage system updates, enhancements, and configuration changes to support evolving business needs

HRIS Evaluation & Implementation
• Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to understand functional requirements for HR technology systems
• Evaluate HRIS capabilities and identify opportunities to improve system functionality and operational efficiency
• Support vendor evaluation and HRIS platform selection processes as the organization expands or upgrades HR systems
• Lead the planning, configuration, and rollout of HRIS implementations or system upgrades across the organization

Business Process Optimization
• Analyze existing HR processes and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and improved data workflows
• Design and implement system-driven processes that improve on-boarding, employee data management, performance management, and compensation planning
• Develop and maintain standardized workflows, approval processes, and system-driven reporting structures
• Support HR process improvement initiatives using system capabilities and automation

Reporting & Data Analytics
• Develop and maintain HR reports and dashboards supporting workforce planning, compensation analysis, and operational reporting
• Provide data insights to HR leadership and executive teams regarding workforce trends, organizational structure, and HR metrics
• Support HR analytics initiatives by maintaining clean, reliable system data and reporting frameworks

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Finance, and IT teams to ensure HRIS functionality supports business operations
• Train HR staff and managers on HRIS functionality and system workflows
• Serve as the internal resource for system troubleshooting, user support, and HRIS training

Why You'll Love Working Here:

•Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability

•Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries

•People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work

•Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of experience supporting HRIS platforms or HR technology systems

What Sets You Apart:

• 3+ years of experience supporting HRIS platforms or HR technology systems
• Experience administering ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms
• Strong understanding of HR data structures including job architecture, compensation, and employee records
• Experience supporting HR system implementations or major system enhancements
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret HR data and system reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and HR reporting tools

Additional Information:

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.