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Senior HRIS Analyst

Senior HRIS Analyst

Country:  United States
City:  Boston
State:  Massachusetts
Location:  Boston (Sappi North America HQ)
Department:  Human Resources
Posting date:  Aug 27, 2024

Sappi North America
Sappi North America, headquartered in Boston with corporate offices in Portland, Maine, is a subsidiary of Sappi Limited, a global renewable resource company that uses every part of the tree to make sustainable woodfiber products. With over 12,000 employees and operations in seven countries, we serve customers worldwide. Our diversified businesses include Packaging, Speciality and Graphic Papers and Dissolving Pulp, offering premium products for various industries. From cosmetics packaging and food industry barrier papers to textiles and the clothes you wear, Sappi’s solutions are vital to the future of sustainable alternatives to plastic and other fossil fuel-based products. 

Sappi North America
Sappi North America, headquartered in Boston with corporate offices in Portland, Maine, is a subsidiary of Sappi Limited, a global renewable resource company that uses every part of the tree to make sustainable woodfiber products. With over 12,000 employees and operations in seven countries, we serve customers worldwide. Our diversified businesses include Packaging, Speciality and Graphic Papers and Dissolving Pulp, offering premium products for various industries. From cosmetics packaging and food industry barrier papers to textiles and the clothes you wear, Sappi’s solutions are vital to the future of sustainable alternatives to plastic and other fossil fuel-based products. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HRIS Analyst to join our Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of prior experience in HRIS, with a strong preference for those with expertise in SuccessFactors and ADP. The Senior HRIS Analyst will play a critical role in the ongoing maintenance, optimization, and administration of our HR systems, ensuring they align with organizational objectives and support HR initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Management & Maintenance:
    • Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of HR systems, including SuccessFactors and ADP.
    • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security within the HRIS.
    • Perform regular system audits and make recommendations for process improvements.
  • System Implementation & Optimization:
    • Lead or participate in the implementation of new modules, upgrades, and integrations within the HRIS.
    • Work closely with IT and external vendors to ensure seamless system functionality and performance.
    • Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through system enhancements and automation.
  • Reporting & Analytics:
    • Develop, generate, and maintain a variety of HR reports and dashboards to support business needs.
    • Provide insights and analytics to HR and leadership teams to aid in decision-making.
    • Monitor HR metrics and KPIs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • User Support & Training:
    • Provide ongoing support to HRIS users, troubleshooting issues, and offering solutions.
    • Develop and deliver training programs and materials for end-users, ensuring effective utilization of HR systems.
    • Act as a subject matter expert on HR systems, advising HR team members and other stakeholders.
  • Compliance & Security:
    • Ensure compliance with all relevant data privacy laws and regulations.
    • Manage user access and security roles within the HRIS, ensuring appropriate levels of access.
    • Work with the legal and compliance teams to ensure systems meet all regulatory requirements.
  • Project Management:
    • Lead HRIS-related projects, from planning and development to implementation and post-implementation support.
    • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Payroll, and Finance, to achieve project objectives.
    • Track project progress, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring successful project outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in HRIS, with a strong preference for experience in SuccessFactors and ADP.
    • Proven experience in system administration, implementation, and optimization.
    • Strong understanding of HR processes and data management.
  • Skills:
    • Proficiency in HRIS systems, with expertise in SuccessFactors and ADP.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage large data sets.
    • Excellent project management skills, with experience leading HRIS projects.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, ADP) is highly desirable.
  • Experience in system integration and migration projects.
  • Knowledge of data privacy laws and HR compliance requirements.

Working Conditions:

  • This role may require occasional travel for training, conferences, or system implementations.
  • The position typically operates in a standard office environment, with hybrid workplace flexibility.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HRIS Analyst to join our Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of prior experience in HRIS, with a strong preference for those with expertise in SuccessFactors and ADP. The Senior HRIS Analyst will play a critical role in the ongoing maintenance, optimization, and administration of our HR systems, ensuring they align with organizational objectives and support HR initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Management & Maintenance:
    • Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of HR systems, including SuccessFactors and ADP.
    • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security within the HRIS.
    • Perform regular system audits and make recommendations for process improvements.
  • System Implementation & Optimization:
    • Lead or participate in the implementation of new modules, upgrades, and integrations within the HRIS.
    • Work closely with IT and external vendors to ensure seamless system functionality and performance.
    • Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through system enhancements and automation.
  • Reporting & Analytics:
    • Develop, generate, and maintain a variety of HR reports and dashboards to support business needs.
    • Provide insights and analytics to HR and leadership teams to aid in decision-making.
    • Monitor HR metrics and KPIs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • User Support & Training:
    • Provide ongoing support to HRIS users, troubleshooting issues, and offering solutions.
    • Develop and deliver training programs and materials for end-users, ensuring effective utilization of HR systems.
    • Act as a subject matter expert on HR systems, advising HR team members and other stakeholders.
  • Compliance & Security:
    • Ensure compliance with all relevant data privacy laws and regulations.
    • Manage user access and security roles within the HRIS, ensuring appropriate levels of access.
    • Work with the legal and compliance teams to ensure systems meet all regulatory requirements.
  • Project Management:
    • Lead HRIS-related projects, from planning and development to implementation and post-implementation support.
    • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Payroll, and Finance, to achieve project objectives.
    • Track project progress, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring successful project outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in HRIS, with a strong preference for experience in SuccessFactors and ADP.
    • Proven experience in system administration, implementation, and optimization.
    • Strong understanding of HR processes and data management.
  • Skills:
    • Proficiency in HRIS systems, with expertise in SuccessFactors and ADP.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage large data sets.
    • Excellent project management skills, with experience leading HRIS projects.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, ADP) is highly desirable.
  • Experience in system integration and migration projects.
  • Knowledge of data privacy laws and HR compliance requirements.

Working Conditions:

  • This role may require occasional travel for training, conferences, or system implementations.
  • The position typically operates in a standard office environment, with hybrid workplace flexibility.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:

Name:  Kathleen Porazzo
Email:  kathleen.porazzo@sappi.com
Telephone number:  2074205374

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