Human Resources Systems Analyst

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, HR Systems, the Human Resources Systems Analyst will maintain and enhance the HR department’s systems and processes while supporting the implementation of new technologies, integrations, and systems. This role is a critical part of the company’s HR technology environment with an emphasis on system configuration, reporting, and continual improvement of the end-user experience. It is part of a lean team dedicated to driving efficiency within the HR department to support the business.

At a high level, responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing key areas of Dayforce HCM, configuring complex features and solutions aligned with business requirements, interfacing directly with employees and managers throughout the company to solve technical issues and answer questions, communicating with the team’s manager and the team directly and concisely, and processing system transactions.

Responsibilities

• Configure forms, reports, and workflows to suit business requirements.
• Configure system features, such as onboarding, performance, learning, succession, and recruitment.
• Configure and maintain security of HR system features and data.
• Gather, synthesize, and interpret data to address business needs.
• Create department processes, collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Enhance existing HR systems artifacts, processes, and systems.
• Follow best practices and team standards associated with data management and system maintenance.
• Process transactions in HR systems.
• Maintain accuracy of HR data.
• Maintain documentation associated with team processes and standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for solving complex issues across multiple systems, working directly with employees and HR team members.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to gather requirements and solidify solutions.
• Provide regular updates on progress and escalate issues as necessary.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing appropriately.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working with HR systems, including feature/module configuration and reporting
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Experience applying best practices associated with data manipulation and data management
• Experience working in a Microsoft 365 business environment
• Experience working with XML or a similar markup language
• Experience solving complex technical issues
• Understanding of basic application lifecycle management principles
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Innate desire and drive to expand on technical knowledge and skills
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and pride of work produced and efficiency
• Concise and direct verbal and written communication
• Acute attention to detail
• Consistent application of analytical, technical, and critical thinking skills
• Flexible and collaborative approach to work
• Growth mindset and a positive, can-do attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working with HR systems
• 3+ years working at a company with 500 to 2000 employees
• A strong understanding of Python or another coding language
• Knowledge of federal and state U.S. compliance requirements
• Knowledge of common policies and procedures across human resources functions

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Status

• Full-time

Location

• Remote
  
• Must be based in the United States (Eastern or Central time zone)

The expected base salary range for this position is $67,000-$74,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact security@greatminds.org

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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