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HRIS Analyst

Location
Los Angeles, CA
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About the role

The HRIS Analyst supports the analysis, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of human resources information systems. This role implements system updates, data changes, and functional enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the overall user experience. The HRIS Analyst also resolves complex user inquiries, researches system issues, and recommends solutions aligned with established standards and best practices. Additionally, the role contributes to reporting, testing, and documentation efforts that support operational continuity and informed decision-making.

Work Arrangement: This hybrid role is based in Los Angeles, with an expectation of two days per week on-site.

The candidate for the position of HRIS Analyst will

  • Provide administrative and technical support for the development, enhancement, maintenance, and overall functionality of the university's human resources information systems (HRIS) and related applications.
  • Test system enhancements and modifications to ensure they meet functional specifications and support ongoing system improvements.
  • Analyze and respond to user requests and inquiries (e.g., creating supervisory organizations, troubleshooting staffing changes escalated via case management systems).
  • Identify issues, research potential solutions, and resolve technical problems across a variety of HR applications and systems.
  • Apply technical expertise to execute mass data updates, including imports, exports, corrections, and clean-ups.
  • Collaborate with requesters to understand business needs, determine appropriate methods and parameters, conduct test runs, and obtain approvals before implementing changes in production.
  • Conduct system audits and develop solutions for routine configuration issues and data entry errors.
  • Provide technical guidance and share best practices to support accurate HR system usage and policy alignment.
  • Lead or participate in collaborative meetings to identify systematic or innovative solutions that address university-wide HR business needs.
  • Stays current on emerging technologies and trends by reviewing industry publications and participating in professional organizations, workshops, and seminars.
  • Encourage a workplace culture where all employees are valued, value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas, words and actions, in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.

Evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet deadlines or solve specific problems.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position of HRIS Analyst has the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information System Management - Network Management, Human Resources, Business Administration.
  • 6 years of job-related experience or transferable skills.
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of Workday HCM modules and fundamental concepts (e.g., position management, business process flows, supervisory organizations, security groups).
  • Experience supporting higher education.
  • Relevant System Certifications

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate for the position of HRIS Analyst must meet the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
  • 4 years of job-related experience or transferable skills.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of HRIS software and systems. Knowledge of database maintenance basic concepts.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply pertinent company policies and federal and state regulations related to system operations and resolve issues.
  • Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information and use sound judgment in making decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail.
  • Understanding of HR processes, policies, and best practices.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience presenting technical topics clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Utilizes precise and practical documentation skills.
  • Proven experience establishing strong working relationships with various team members and clients.

Pay and benefits

The budgeted salary range for this position is $91,000 - $104,343. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Preferred Certifications

Relevant System Certifications

Preferred Experience

  • Notice of Non-discrimination
  • Employment Equity
  • Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report
  • USC is a smoke-free environment
  • Digital Accessibility

Additional information

If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:

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From USC's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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