HRIS Functional Analyst

COMPANY OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology engineering consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.

XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Considering joining our impressive team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering is seeking a qualified applicant for an HRIS Functional Analyst this role youd be responsible for the functional configuration optimization and ongoing support of core HR systems with a primary focus on Compensation Employee Central (EC) and SAP HCM Benefits. This role partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence IT Payroll and external vendors to ensure HR technology solutions align with business processes compliance requirements and organizational strategy. The ideal candidate brings strong functional expertise understands end-to-end HR processes and can translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

HRIS Functional Support & Configuration

• Serve as the functional subject matter expert for Compensation Employee Central and SAP HCM Benefits.
• Configure and maintain system functionality including business rules workflows eligibility rules event reasons and integrations.
• Support annual and off-cycle compensation planning cycles including merit bonus and equity programs.
• Maintain and enhance EC data structures (job information compensation information foundation objects).

Benefits & SAP HCM

• Support SAP HCM Benefits configuration eligibility rules and enrollment processes.
• Partner with Benefits and Payroll teams to ensure accurate data flow between EC SAP HCM and third-party vendors.
• Assist with Open Enrollment preparation testing and post-enrollment validation.

System Enhancements & Projects

• Lead or support HRIS initiatives such as system upgrades new module implementations and process improvements.
• Gather business requirements perform impact analysis and translate needs into functional design specifications.
• Coordinate testing (unit integration UAT) defect resolution and production deployment.

Data Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure data integrity security roles and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Support standard and ad hoc reporting related to compensation headcount and benefits.
• Partner with Analytics and Finance teams to validate compensation and benefits data.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a liaison between HR stakeholders and IT to resolve system issues and prioritize enhancements.
• Provide consultation and guidance to HR partners on best practices and system capabilities.
• Develop documentation job aids and provide end-user training as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• United States citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Information Systems Business or related field.
• 3-7 years of HRIS functional experience supporting Compensation and Employee Central.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors (Compensation and EC required).
• Experience supporting SAP HCM Benefits (ECC or S/4HANA).
• Strong understanding of HR processes compensation structures and benefits administration.
• Proven experience translating business requirements into functional system solutions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SuccessFactors integrations (EC to SAP HCM Payroll or Benefits vendors).
• Familiarity with Open Enrollment annual compensation cycles and compliance reporting.
• Experience with testing tools transport management and release cycles.
• Exposure to S/4HANA H4S4 or large-scale HR system transformations.
• Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion religious creed gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression transgender pregnancy marital status national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability protected Veteran Status genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Xcel Engineerings current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in Xcel Engineering.

All positions at Xcel Engineering Inc. are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment addition Xcel Engineering is an E-Verify employer.

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