Data Specialist, Hris - Yess

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Data Specialist at YESS intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

The Data Specialist performs data processing functions for the Human Resources Department, including entering, maintaining, auditing, and processing sensitive HRIS data from local associations for new HRIS implementations. This position also supports the ongoing data maintenance needs of the HRIS system for implemented associations.

This position offers a base salary of $49,500.00 up to $65,900.00. Final salary is determined by required qualifications, experience, and education for this role.

We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off. all in a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace (if role is eligible).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum Associate’s degree or equivalent education and experience; bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration, HR, or related.
• Minimum of 2 years professional level IT/HRIS experience. Experience with UKG Pro and Workforce Management a plus.
• Experience in data mining and auditing.
• Intermediate or higher skill level in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to train and instruct users

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Values. Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and a commitment to the Y’s mission, in all matters at all times.
• Inclusion. Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
• Relationships. Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y's work.
• Communication. Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.
• Quality Results. Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.
• Change Capacity. Leads self and others through change by navigating ambiguity appropriately and adapting well to new situations, obstacles, and opportunities.
• Emotional Maturity. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-Development. Is dedicated to the improvement of own capabilities and demonstrates this through the continual expansion of knowledge and skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages and completes mass data updates via imports for merit increases, deduction changes, etc. to meet effective date of changes for accurate payroll processing.
• Effectively extracts and processes legacy system data into UKG Pro during new HRIS system implementations within the outlined project deadlines.
• Works closely with local association contacts to review and correct data fall outs and gaps.
• Creates and provides basic/standard reporting needs.
• On-site support at local YMCA associations for Go Lives/implementations.
• Level one (1) troubleshooting for end-user issues that HR Operations Team cannot resolve.
• Assists with creating internal training tools and process manuals for staff to maximize effective use of the HRIS system.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of sensitive data and reports including personnel data, subscriber personal data and financial data.
• Through management, oversight, and review ensures data entry services are completed in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
• Solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Compiles or assists with the acquisition of data reports, summaries and logs for HR staff and managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.