Senior HRIS Analyst

Job Description

Our client, a major mobile food service company, is seeking a highly analytical and systems-savvy HRIS Analyst to join our Human Resources team in Reston, VA!

Pay Rate: $43–$48/hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Contract to Direct for the right candidate

This role is ideal for professionals who bring a balanced mix of HR systems configuration experience and business process understanding, with a passion for solving complex challenges through technology. If you’re looking to gain deeper experience in Workday and grow within a dynamic HR technology environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Configure, test, and maintain Workday and UltiPro systems to ensure optimal performance and usability.

Troubleshoot and resolve HRIS issues, escalating complex problems to the Sr. Manager, HRIS as needed.

Partner with internal HR teams and IT to analyze business needs and design scalable HRIS solutions.

Manage HRIS mailbox, respond to field/corporate HR inquiries, and provide functional support.

Develop and maintain custom and ad-hoc reports using Cognos (v8 or later), ReportSmith, or similar BI tools.

Perform regular audits and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, and integrity across systems.

Execute and monitor scheduled interfaces and file feeds with third-party vendors.

Assist in year-end processing, system upgrades, and cross-functional HR projects.

Contribute to training and end-user documentation to support HRIS adoption and change management.

Support ticketing workflows using systems such as JIRA or ServiceNow (SNOW).

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required in HR, IT, Business Administration, or related field.

Certifications such as PHR or PMP are a plus.

Experience:

3–5 years of hands-on HRIS experience, including configuration and troubleshooting.

Proven ability to implement process improvements and contribute to system upgrades.

Solid understanding of HR/payroll processes and best practices.

Demonstrated experience with Workday administration and configuration required.

Prior experience with UltiPro and knowledge of transitioning between systems is preferred.

Cognos (v8 or later), ReportSmith, or other BI/reporting tool experience required.

Familiarity with ticketing systems like JIRA or ServiceNow is highly desirable.

Experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian HR/payroll practices is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.

Tech-savvy with advanced Excel and data manipulation capabilities.

Client service-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.