Data Analyst, HRIS

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented HRIS Data Analyst to support a large-scale HRIS implementation by preparing, validating, and cleansing employee data within the current platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with Excel, identifying data inconsistencies, and ensuring information is accurate prior to migration into a new enterprise HR system.

Responsibilities

• Extract employee and organizational data from the Insperity HR platform.
• Pull, analyze, and reconcile Excel reports from multiple data sources.
• Review historical employee data to identify inconsistencies, duplicate records, missing information, and inaccuracies.
• Perform data cleanup activities following established business rules and project guidelines.
• Research, validate, organize, and maintain employee data.
• Prepare clean, accurate datasets for migration into a new HRIS platform.
• Create and maintain Excel files used for data transformation, validation, and import activities.
• Support data validation and quality assurance throughout the HRIS implementation.
• Document completed work and escalate discrepancies or data quality issues as needed.
• Collaborate with project team members while consistently delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Assist with data validation, testing, and post-go-live support as project needs evolve.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing data cleanup, reconciliation, or data quality activities.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, established processes, and business rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively with a project team.
• Experience working within an HRIS, payroll, or enterprise business system; Insperity experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting data migration or enterprise system implementation projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with CSV imports, data mapping, and data validation.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• HR experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting organizations within the oil and gas, energy, or industrial sectors is a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and motivated by improving data quality and ensuring accurate information prior to system implementation.