Title:  HRIS Specialist

Overview

The HRIS Specialist is responsible for processing personnel action requests, ensuring data accuracy, and verifying the quality and integrity of personnel actions submitted by HR field staff and other requestors. This role plays a key part for the Department of Human Resources (DHR), assisting with the identification of training needs for field staff, as well as developing and delivering relevant training programs to enhance system proficiency.

The Specialist will support the validation of HCM (Human Capital Management) system entries made by end users, ensuring data completeness and accuracy. They will also leverage custom reports for auditing purposes and to meet the reporting needs of both management and staff. In collaboration with a team, this role will assist in the documentation, and implementation of HCM procedures and policies to provide clear and consistent guidelines for system users. Additionally, the Specialist will participate in system maintenance and upgrade activities, including planning, testing, and implementing new or modified system features and enhancements.

The role involves providing ongoing problem resolution, and support for both standard new collectively bargained, State and Federal changes around employee compensation, status and position data detail.

Who May Apply

This position, HRIS Specialist (Job Requisition #51429), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Melissa Butryman at melissa.butryman@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience in human resources or an administrative role that includes experience working within an HRIS system.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification, training, or education in accounting, computer science, business management, human resources, or related field.

Experience with PeopleSoft.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.