Human Resources Informational System Specialist
Company: DHRM
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Human Resources Informational System Specialist State
Role Title: Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience Pay
Band: UG Agency: Virginia Military Institute Location: Virginia
Military Institute Agency Website: www.vmi.edu Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties 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 Special
Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when
your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please
refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of
your application for this position. Contact Information Name:
Valarie R. Stores Phone: 540-464-7322 Email: hroffice@vmi.edu In
support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are
encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the
Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this
opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter
(formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging &
Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind &
Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged
to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability
documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling
DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate
of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022-
February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable
documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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