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Senior HRIS Analyst

AT Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes

Senior HRIS Analyst

The Woodlands, TX

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior HRIS Analyst is responsible for the support and maintenance of the Workday Human Resource Information System at Howard Hughes. This role is the main point of contact for all functional areas within the HRIS system, including core HCM, recruiting, learning, performance, payroll, and compensation and benefits. The Senior HRIS Analyst is the owner of security processes associated with Workday and is responsible for ensuring data integrity and integration functionality. This position oversees the successful completion of testing and implementation of patches, updates and other technical projects.

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What You Will Do
  • Workday Process Management
Serve as Workday process expert for the company.

Support end-users by troubleshooting and resolving issues, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Maintain and optimize core HR processes as well as identifying and implementing process improvements.

  • Project Delivery & Collaboration
Gather business requirements and configure solutions within Workday with stakeholders and consultants.

Develop and execute testing (unit, regression, UAT).

Support change management, training, and communications.

  • Data Ownership, Security & Access Management
Own Workday data integrity and governance.

Manage security roles and user permissions and access requests.

Audit data and security to ensure compliance and resolve data and security-related issues.

ABOUT YOU

Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.

Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 5+ years Workday experience; certification a plus.
  • Expertise in Workday HCM, recruiting, learning, performance management, payroll, compensation and benefits.
  • Proven ability to use business and financial acumen, and translate into business solutions.
  • Project delivery experience; project management a plus.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.

Personal Characteristics
  • Strong communicator and collaborator.
  • Critical thinker and problem-solver.
  • Customer-focused with a passion for the employee experience.
  • Self-starter with a proactive mindset.
  • Flexible, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
Competencies
  • Builds networks
  • Courage
  • Curiosity
  • Growth mindset
  • Inclusive
  • Business insight
  • Communicates effectively
  • Resourcefulness

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Benefits Built for You

At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness - social, emotional, financial, and physical.
  • Competitive 401k plan
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
  • Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

Howard Hughes

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative placemakers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia® in Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.

Client-provided location(s): The Woodlands, TX, USA
Job ID: howard_hughes_corporation-REQ4838
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)