Information Systems Specialist

TITLE:Information Systems Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Specialist

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree in human resources business or information systems or equivalent combination of education and five years of experience
• Work Experience: Three years of experience with information systems
• Licensure or Certification: N/A

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
2. Experience working with ERP and HRIS systems.
3. Effective written and oral communication and presentation techniques.
4. Data informed decision making and analytical skills.
5. Strong project and program management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
6. Ability to proactively approach problem-solving and make decisions.
7. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
8. Demonstrates courtesy tact and sound judgement in handling sensitive or confidential situations.
9. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
10. Maintain confidentiality.
11. Attend work on a prompt and regular
12. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other

JOB SUMMARY:

The Information System Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate employee records supporting staffing processes and optimizing system functionality within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment. This role serves as a cross-functional resource to Human Resources Payroll and Business and Finance by providing data analysis reporting and process improvement. This role ensures data accuracy compliance and alignment across the full employee lifecycle while advancing system automation reporting capabilities and operational efficiencies. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversee the accuracy completeness and maintenance of employee master data position control and HR/payroll records within BusinessPLUS including regular audits and reconciliations.
2. Process workforce actions including hires transfers reassignments reclasses and staffing plan changes to ensure accurate system processing and downstream payroll impact.
3. Assist with updating system tables (e.g. pay tables calendars position coding) and manage key annual processes such as fiscal year rollover step increases and salary updates.
4. Coordinate HR/payroll integration including retro pay contract updates and pay class changes to ensure accuracy and consistency across pay cycles.
5. Identify investigate and resolve system errors data discrepancies and process breakdowns; collaborate with IT to implement system enhancements and data solutions.
6. Evaluate HRIS and staffing processes and lead initiatives to improve efficiency automate workflows and enhance system functionality (e.g. position control electronic processing).
7. Prepare and validate internal and external reports (e.g. BEDS funding reports) and ensure compliance with district state and federal requirements.
8. Respond to employee and stakeholder inquiries; maintain documentation of procedures business rules and staffing/payroll practices to ensure consistency and transparency.
9. Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations seminars course work and collaboration.
10. Other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO:Director of Human Resources

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

CALENDAR: 12 Month / 8 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent: Sitting Telephone Computer.

Occasional: Standing Walking Bending/Stooping Reaching/Pushing Reaching/Pushing/Pulling Climbing stairs Driving Lifting 20 lbs carrying 20 feet.

Working Conditions: Frequent Inside

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: P. LeBlanc

Date: 8/10/2026

Required Experience:

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