Human Resources Information System Specialist

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Human Resources Information System Specialist reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. The HRIS Specialist plays a key role in defining how HRIS can be optimized to provide an amazing employee experience that supports a 
company/organization to become a high impact HR organization. 

Job Duties: 

• The HRIS specialist is an expert in human resource management systems.
• The HRIS Specialist Collects data and analyzes it to improve HR strategies and processes and suggests ways to increase the functional productivity and workflow of the HR department.
• The HRIS Specialist automates, integrates, and configures core HR processes
• Leads the continuous evaluation and evolution of HR Systems that include payroll systems, etc.
• Actively identify and resolve issues or opportunities for enhanced user experience and other HRIS integrations.
• Develop, document, and maintain all current and new HRIS business process workflows for efficiency and compliance.
• Partner with cross functional team members and IT team members on HRIS related issues/enhancements/queries.
• Translate functional requirements into work breakdown structures and technical specifications via information gathering, workshops, sessions and interviews.
• Maintain and administer ad hoc report writing tools for end users; training and assisting users of those ad hoc writing tools.
• Listen to customers’ needs and explain complex technical issues and solutions in a plain and common descriptive manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in information systems (Bachelor’s degree in HR or Information Systems preferred) or related discipline required.
• Two years’ experience working with HRIS systems
• Must have two years’ experience with Colleague and one year with Cardinal. Experience with Workday HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits Security and reporting modules is a plus.
• Experience working with multiple payroll providers, working knowledge of Colleague and Cardinal application for HR.
• Experience managing HRIS changes/ implementations.
• Able to effectively partner with IT and non-technical customers to understand user needs and translate needs into technical process and configuration requirements.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities.
• Able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams using good judgment.
• Proficient in Excel and managing data
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Additional Considerations:

• Hands-on Colleague, Cardinal, and PageUp expert continuously seeking ways to improve and optimize use of HRIS platforms; experience with multiple Colleague implementations preferred.
• Experience in Higher Education environment setting

Candidates can apply at: HRIS Specialist- Job Application

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer; in a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal education and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs, and services. 

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322