Senior People Operations Analyst

Mercer Advisors

. Own HRIS enhancements, configurations, upgrades, security roles, and integrations across the HR technology stack .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HRIS management, including enhancements, configurations, and integrations, while optimizing HR technology modules for performance management and talent acquisition. Proficient in advanced reporting and analytics, with a strong focus on data governance and compliance.

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HRIS ManagementUKG Pro ExperienceAdvanced Reporting and AnalyticsProject ManagementData Governance

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Hard Skills

HRIS EnhancementsSystem AuditsConfiguration ManagementData AnalysisReport WritingPerformance Management OptimizationTalent Acquisition OptimizationIntegration TroubleshootingUser Acceptance TestingAutomation Identification

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

UKGCognos BIMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

People OperationsData PrivacyEEO ReportingComplianceHR Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own HRIS enhancements, configurations, upgrades, security roles, and integrations across the HR technology stack
Optimize HR technology modules including performance management, talent acquisition, compensation planning, and learning
Perform system audits and maintain documentation for configurations, integrations, controls, and processes
Manage HRIS release management, including impact assessment, configuration, testing, user acceptance testing, deployment, and post-release support
Lead and support HR system implementations, stabilization, and long-term optimization
Troubleshoot system integrations, file feeds, and vendor data exchanges
Maintain security standards, access controls, and segregation of duties for data transfers and integrations
Manage HR technology vendor relationships, escalations, service issues, and renewal input
Own People Team reporting and analytics, including standard, ad hoc, executive, and regulatory reporting
Design and maintain dashboards and reports for People Team, leadership, and cross-functional needs
Serve as People Team data steward and enforce data definitions, governance standards, and usage guidelines
Maintain a centralized report inventory and tracker
Establish reporting calendars and intake, prioritization, tracking, and service level agreements for reporting requests
Translate People data into insights and recommendations for senior leadership and Board-level reporting
Improve HR processes, workflows, and user experience through HR technology
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Compliance, Marketing, BI, IT, and business leaders
Redesign HR processes to align system capabilities with business requirements
Identify automation opportunities and eliminate manual HR and Payroll workarounds
Lead federal EEO-1, applicable state EEO reports, and other required equal employment opportunity reports
Support internal and external audits related to HR systems, payroll, benefits, data privacy, and controls
Identify system-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Manage concurrent projects and evaluate change impacts
Develop training materials, job aids, and communications
Measure system adoption, usage, and effectiveness
Mentor and coach People Team members on systems, reporting, and data standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree
4 to 6 years of progressive HRIS or People Operations experience, including advanced report writing and analytics
Demonstrated experience with UKG required
UKG Pro and Cognos BI experience strongly preferred
Project management and cross-functional coordination experience preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Ability to work in a professional office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and standing at a workstation
Must comply with applicable employment eligibility verification requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three Cigna medical plans, including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan
Kaiser Medical plans available in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care
14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee Assistance Plan
Family Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, supplemental STD, and Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Concierge Services
401(k) Retirement Plan with Traditional and Roth plans, per-pay-period match, and after-tax option
Pet Insurance
Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals at preferred employee pricing
Incentive compensation eligibility