HRIS Team Lead

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Johnson County is seeking a Principle HRIS Analyst-Team Lead. The Principal HRIS AnalystTeam Lead is the senior-most level role responsible for leading the design implementation and optimization of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). This position supervises HRIS professionals provides strategic direction and ensures the integrity and effectiveness of multiple HR systems and associated integrations. This position translates business and HR objectives into detailed technical requirements oversees HRIS implementations and upgrade projects ensures data integrity and system performance and collaborates cross-functionally to streamline and automate HR processes. The role serves as a key liaison between HR and IT driving innovation and operational excellence in HR technology.

The first review of applications will begin on Tuesday June 16th 2026. The position will remain open until the position is filled.

The following is a representative listing of roles & responsibilities.

System Administration & Configuration

• Serves as the primary system administrator for HRIS platforms configures maintains and optimizes modules and integrations with other HR systems to meet business needs.
• Translates business objectives and user needs into clear and complete technical requirements functional specifications and configuration solutions.
• Oversee the design build testing and deployment of HRIS enhancements completed by the team.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Provides daily leadership supervision and direction to junior and/or mid-level HRIS analysts.
• Assigns prioritizes and oversees workload of the HRIS team to ensure timely completion of projects requests system maintenance and support tickets.
• Conducts performance evaluations and contributes to hiring onboarding and workforce planning for the HRIS function.

Project Management & System Enhancements

• Leads large-scale HRIS projects and acts as project manager for upgrades module launches new integrations vendor changes and process redesign initiatives.
• Manages full lifecycle of changes: requirements gathering solution design testing (unit integration user acceptance) documentation deployment and post-implementation support.
• Ensures system updates patches and releases are properly tested documented and successfully deployed.
• Evaluates new HRIS features industry trends and upcoming releases; provide recommendations for adoption and assign research tasks to team members.

Data Integrity Security & Governance

• Oversee data integrity across all HR systemsestablishes team processes for auditing validating and correcting data.

Reporting Dashboards & Analytics

• Designs develops and delivers standard and ad-hoc reports dashboards and workforce analytics to support HR decision-making business planning and strategic initiatives
• Analyzes HR data trends identifies gaps or inefficiencies and provides actionable recommendations to HR leadership and business partners.
• Oversees development of data models complex queries and reporting automation.

User Support Training & Documentation

• Serves as the HRIS subject matter expert (SME) for HR Payroll IT and business stakeholders.
• Provides advanced-level support for system issues troubleshoots technical problems and coordinates with vendors/third-party support as needed.
• Develops and delivers training job-aids user guides and documentation to ensure effective use of HRIS features and promote standard practices.

Policy Compliance

• Support the implementation of new and existing HR policies and County initiatives ensuring robust communication and consistent application across assigned DAOs.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Provide mentorship and technical support to HR Business Partners.
• Collaborate with other HR staff including COEs to ensure integrated and consistent HR service delivery.
• Serve as a role model for other HR team members with regards to participation in team meetings training sessions and professional development opportunities.
• Represent the HR department in department-specific committees work groups or special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Industrial/Organizational Psychology Business CIS or relevant field
• 3 years of Oracle EBS administration
• 5 years of progressive experience in HRIS management with at least 2 years in leadership or liaison role

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS platforms data structures system integrations and workflow automation.
• Expertise in system configuration testing troubleshooting and ongoing HRIS optimization.
• Strong understanding of HR data governance security audit controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex HR data develop dashboards and provide actionable insights for decision.
• Knowledge of HR functional areas (benefits recruitment payroll performance compensation) to align system functionality with business needs.
• Ability to document processes create user guides and deliver training for HRIS users at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational analytical and problemsolving abilities with skill in managing deadlines and competing priorities.
• Capacity to handle sensitive and confidential employee data with strict discretion and professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous learning in HR technology trends data analytics and emerging HRIS capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position is a working supervisor providing direct supervision to individual contributors providing direct and continuous performance feedback.