HRIS Analyst (2026-MP-01)

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY VACANCY

MANAGERIAL AND PROFESSIONAL

(APPROXIMATELY 6 Months)

POSITION TITLE: HRIS ANALYST

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES

SALARY RANGE: $86824.00 - $98436.00

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa the Odawa and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits les détroits of Detroit.

WHO WE ARE:
The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant regionally focused University that welcomes over 16000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties which include Arts Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western Universitys Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff numbering approximately 2500 of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty.

The Universitys unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural recreational and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial entrepreneurial and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships particularly with leading American universities in Michigan.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HRIS Analyst supports the functional implementation optimization and maintenance of the universitys implemented human resource information system currently an Oracle Human Capital Management product branded as UWinsite People. This role acts as a liaison between human resources (HR) stakeholders system partners (Finance Payroll IT Services) and external vendors/consultants to ensure HRIS configurations and data solutions meet the organizations needs.

This position will serve as the go-to subject matter expert for human resources related functionality used in the organization and is pivotal in supporting internal stakeholders to translate human resources related business needs and desired outcomes into technical requirements for system configuration or enhancement. The HRIS Analyst will advise HR functional users in the development and documentation of business processes act as an escalation point for trouble shooting issues and coordinate or provide direct support to the implementation of solutions.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
Bachelors degree in business computer science or a related field with 3-5 years of practical experience in business analysis and/or system implementation.
Demonstrated familiarity with HR functions principles practices and related business processes.
Proficiency in HCM Oracle (UWinsite People) or similar HR information systems including configuration troubleshooting and reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience in identifying requirements mapping developing and implementing business process improvements policy changes and tools to support organizational needs and compliance. Human Resources specific experience would be an asset.
Familiarity with analysis reporting and querying complex data sources. Experience with advanced tools such as SQL Power BI or similar platforms would be an asset.
Advanced proficiency in office productivity and collaboration tools ( Office 365) and applications.
Demonstrated experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) practices including incident tracking change management and system troubleshooting.
Excellent teamwork collaboration and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a focus on meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive equitable and just work environment to support diverse constituencies and population.
Experience working with sensitive data and adhering to privacy and confidentiality standards.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT:
Since 1963 the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study to learn to teach and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

In pursuit of the Universitys commitment to employment equity members from the designated groups including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Métis Inuit) racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Talent & Workforce Team (). Should you require further information on accommodation please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor however only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.