HRIS & People Analytics Partner Future of Work Builder

About The River & Our Transformation Story

At The River (Indian River State College) we are reimagining what higher education and the employee experience that powers it can be. Recognized nationally as a winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence The River is leading the way in transforming lives through education innovation and workforce impact.

Our HR transformation is central to this mission. We are:

• Building Digital-First HR
  

• Moving from manual processes to automated intelligent workflows that are fast seamless andemployee-centered.
  

• Implementing systems like Workday and ADP to create a modern scalable foundation.
  

• Turning Data into Strategy
  

• Leveraging analytics toanticipateworkforce needs shape leadership pipelines and strengthen culture.
  

• Using predictive insights to improve retention succession and workforce planning.
  

• Professionalizing & Scaling HR
  

• Aligning our HR systems and practices with those of world-class organizations ensuring accuracy efficiency and innovation.
  

• Building an HR function that not only serves but leadsinshaping the future of work in higher education.
  

• Driving Cultural Change
  

• Empowering leaders and employees with tools clarity and accountability.
  

• Creating a workplace where technology enhances humanity enabling people to thrive grow and deliver impact.
  

As the HRIS & People Analytics Partner you will be at the core of this transformation designing the systems and insights that make The Rivers vision real.

Why Join Us

This is not just an HR systems job itsan opportunity to shape the digital and data backbone of a transformation that will influence education work and community at scale.

• Mission with Impact
  

• Your work will directly enable student and community success by ensuring HRoperateswith speed intelligence and humanity.
  

• Freedom to Build
  

• You will not inherit a perfect system you will have the opportunity to design implement andoptimizesolutionsthat scale. Builders and innovators will thrive here.
  

• Analytics with Purpose
  

• You will create insights that leaders use to drive real-world outcomes: reduced turnover stronger succession pipelines better employee engagement.
  

• Technology as a Differentiator
  

• Youllimplement tools and automation that make HR not only efficient but a source of pride for employees and managers.
  

• Culture of Belonging & Innovation
  

• Join a team that values service inclusion accountability and innovation and is committed to building the best place to work in higher education.
  

• Career Growth
  

• Gain hands-onexpertisein high-demand systems (Workday ADP analytics platforms) while building strategic influence.
  

• This role is a launchpad for future careers in HR technologypeopleanalytics and digital transformation.

We value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical dental vision flexible spending accounts life insurance supplemental plans and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.

Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

Time for You: Generous paid vacation personal and sick leave to support work-life balance.

Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

Growth & Development: Professional development programs leadership training and opportunities to advance your career.

At The River youwontjust manage systems youllengineer the future of work.

Purpose of the Role

At The River data and technology are the backbone of our HR transformation. The HRIS & People Analytics Partner will be the architect and builder who ensures our HR systems data and insightsfuelbetter decisions faster processes and a future-ready employee experience.

This is a hands-on high-impact role for someone who thrives on designing implementing andoptimizingHR technology and who understands how to transform raw data into insights that leaders use to act with clarity and confidence.

As our HRIS & People Analytics Partner you will:

• Lead the implementation optimization and integration of HR systems (including Workday and ADP).
  

• Build a reliable and intuitive HR data infrastructure that drives real-time insights.
  

• Partner with HR and business leaders to translate workforce data into strategies for retention performance workforce planning and culture.
  

• Ensure HR technology becomes a competitive advantage enabling scalability efficiency anda superioremployee experience.
  

This role is not building the digital backbone of The Rivers future HR function and turning analytics into action.

What You Will Build & Lead

In this role you will:

• HRIS Implementation & Optimization
  

• Lead or co-lead implementations of HR systems including Workday and ADP ensuring seamless adoption and alignment with business needs.
  

• Configure test andoptimizesystem workflows to simplify HR operations and enhance usability.
  

• Data Infrastructure & Governance
  

• Build andmaintainaccurate secure and compliant data architecture that leaders can trust.
  

• Establish data standards governance protocols and reporting consistency across all HR functions.
  

• People Analytics & Insights
  

• Develop dashboards and predictive models that give leaders clarity on workforce trends (turnover succession risk engagement drivers etc.).
  

• Translate complex analytics into clear narratives that inform executive decision-making.
  

• Automation & Employee Experience
  

• Identifymanual processes that can be automated and design digital workflows that improve efficiency.
  

• Deploy tools like self-service portals chatbots or digital assistants to enhance the employee andmanagerHR experience.
  

• Strategic Partnership
  

• Collaborate with HRBPs Talent and Generalists to ensure data informs strategies for leadership engagement and workforce planning.
  

• Present insights and recommendations to HR leadership and executive stakeholders.
  

Measures of Success

Your success in this role will be measured by how effectively you turn systems and data into business value. Key indicators of success include:

• Seamless System Implementation & Optimization
  

• Workday ADP and other HR systems are fully implemented configured andoptimizedto meet the needs of HR and the broader institution.
  

• End users from HR colleagues to managers and employees report higher satisfaction faster processing times and easier access to information.
  

• Data Quality & Trust
  

• HR data is reliableaccurate and secure with near-zero errors and consistent governance protocols in place.
  

• Leaders trust the data because it is presented in a clear consistent and actionable format.
  

• Analytics Driving Decisions
  

• Dashboards and reports you build are actively used by executives managers and HR to make decisions about workforce planning engagement succession and performance.
  

• Insights from your analytics result in measurable improvements such as reduced turnover stronger talent pipelines or better resource allocation.
  

• Automation & Efficiency Gains
  

• Manual repetitive HR tasks are replaced with automated workflows saving time reducing errors and freeing HR colleagues to focus on strategy.
  

• Service delivery metrics (response time process completion time error rates) improve by 2030% or more within your first 18 months.
  

• Strategic Impact & Innovation
  

• Data and systems you implement are recognized as enablers of The Rivers transformation not just tools but competitive advantages.
  

• Your work accelerates the shift of HR from transactional to strategic by giving leaders the insights they need to act with speed and precision.
  

Experience & Qualifications

We are seeking a hands-on builder who blends technicalexpertisewith strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will bring:

• 5 years of HRIS Implementation & Systems Expertise
  

• Direct hands-on experience implementing andoptimizingHRIS platforms including Workday and/or ADP.
  

• Strong knowledge of system configuration data integration testing and user adoption best practices.
  

• People Analytics & Data Skills
  

• Proven ability to build dashboards reports and predictive models using HR data.
  

• Experience translating analytics into executive-level insights that inform strategy and decisions.
  

• Process Improvement & Automation
  

• Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows and implement automation that improves efficiency and user experience.
  

• Familiarity with digital HR tools portals and self-service solutions.
  

• Data Governance & Compliance
  

• Experience designing and enforcing data governance standards to ensure integrity confidentiality and compliance.
  

• Strong understanding of data privacy and employment law implications.
  

• Collaboration & Influence
  

• Ability to partner with HR colleagues IT and business leaders to align systems and data with organizational strategy.
  

• Skilled communicator who can make technical insights accessible and actionable.
  

• Education & Credentials
  

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Data Analytics Human Resources or relatedfieldrequired.
  

• Certifications in HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday ADP) or analytics tools are a plus.
  

• Mindset & Values Alignment
  

• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity enjoys building from scratch and is motivated by impact.
  

• Deep alignment with The Rivers values: service innovation accountability inclusion and community.