Dudek

Senior HRIS Analyst

San Diego, CA - Full Time

Who We Are 
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities’ built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.  

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders’ interest to help clients achieve project goals. 
We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.  

At Dudek, we abide by shared values: 
Trust:  We trust each other to use good judgment. 
Respect:  We act professionally and treat each other fairly. 
Teamwork:  We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives. 
Fun:  We take our work seriously…not ourselves. 
Well-Being:  We care about each other’s health, safety, and total wellness. 
Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work.  
Learn more about our culture. 

About The Job
Dudek is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to join our Team.
The Senior HRIS Analyst will be the subject matter expert for our Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Dayforce and other HR technology software solutions. This position will be responsible for all system maintenance and configuration, compliance reporting, researching and assessing technology needs, identifying systems/process improvements, implementing technological solutions that support business initiatives, and overall support of the HCM system. The ideal candidate will be passionate about putting their ideas to work in our collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation driven work environment and will play a critical role in several upcoming projects for year-end 2024.

Position can be hybrid or remote – Must be based in the Pacific Standard Time Zone.

Who You Are 
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.  

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below): 
  • Responsible in a lead role for the development, implementation and maintenance of human resource information systems (HRIS) associated with the collection, retrieval, accessibility and usage of employee information.
  • Provide full support and execute ongoing Dayforce configuration and enhancement needs for HR business processes (e.g., core HR, Benefits, Onboarding, Payroll, Security, Time & Attendance, Compensation, Self-Service, etc.).
  • Maintains internal database files and tables and develops custom reports to meet the requirements of Human Resource management and staff.
  • Works with Human Resources and other key leaders evaluate HRIS software and other software needs. May design new or modify existing HRIS to meet changing demands.
  • Performs testing of new modules or system changes/enhancements/upgrades to ensure that the changes and new functionality are aligned with the business user requests and do not cause any errors or issues.
  • Work with functional users to provide technical support, research, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with core HCM and other HR modules.
  • Partner with Dudek’s Talent Team to provide support for the current Applicant Tracking System (ATS), JazzHR, and will play a key role in the evaluation and implantation of a new ATS in the future.
  • Configure and lead cyclical system events in Dayforce including Benefits Open Enrollment, Compensation, Performance and Goal Setting. Perform mass data imports as needed.
  • Will play a key role in the implementation, configuration, testing and rollout of new modules including the 2024 year-end rollout of the new Dayforce Compensation module.
  • Lead all organization set-up changes in the system which may involve configuring/adding new departments, job titles, EEO-1 classifications, pay grades, etc.
  • Oversee all file feeds between Dayforce and other carriers (e.g., benefits carriers, 401(k) TPA, etc.) and troubleshoot when necessary.
  • Responsible for the Dayforce to Accounting software (Deltek Vantagepoint) API maintenance and updates in partnership with the Financial Systems and IT Department.
  • Responsible for creating and running all reports as requested from the business.
  • Responsible for all compliance reporting including EEO-1, VETS-4212, Affirmative Action, benefit census reports, benefits carrier enrollment reports, workforce reports, all Company requested custom reports requests, etc.
  • Main point of contact for all internal Dayforce questions.
  • Trains team members on new processes/functionality as it relates to the Dayforce and other HR technology software applications.
  • Documents that standard operating procedures for the day-to-day tasks and trains other system administrators and users on how to use Dayforce.
  • Collaborates and gathers requirements with business users including HR, Payroll, Accounting, IT and other leaders to understand their needs and challenges and makes recommendations as applicable.
  • Acts as an essential point of contact for Dayforce, ATS, ERP and other technology software vendors.
  • Maintains currency on emerging technologies, approaches, and Dayforce enhancements, leveraging the latest industry knowledge while contributing to innovation and continuous improvement for the organization. Seeks opportunities for innovation and maximizing HCM system functionality by continually developing skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of direct experience working with Dayforce or other similar cloud-based HRIS/HCM system.
  • Extensive knowledge HCM platforms/modules such as Core HR, Onboarding, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Security, Org Set-Up and Reporting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, specifically related to analyzing data and manipulating spreadsheets
As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Requirements
  • Strong project management skills in managing HRIS/HCM projects
  • Strong analytical and technical skills
  • Experience / working knowledge of various ERP systems.
  • Experience and proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with XML, SQL or other database tools
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding payroll, benefits and employee issues
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Prior experience supporting employees in multiple states from a benefits, payroll and compliance perspective especially California
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing business priorities and needs
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions:
  • This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
  • This job requires occasional project site visits-based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • This job requires working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
  • This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually
*Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Perks of Being a Dudekian
At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.

We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you’re tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.

Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.
 
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