Job Description

HRIS & People Analytics Partner — Future of Work Builder

About The River & Our Transformation Story

At The River (Indian River State College), we are reimagining what higher education — and the employee experience that powers it — can be. Recognized nationally as a winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, The River is leading the way in transforming lives through education, innovation, and workforce impact.

Our HR transformation is central to this mission. We are:

• Building Digital-First HR
• Moving from manual processes to automated, intelligent workflows that are fast, seamless, and employee-centered.
• Implementing systems like Workday and ADP to create a modern, scalable foundation.
• Turning Data into Strategy
• Leveraging analytics to anticipate workforce needs, shape leadership pipelines, and strengthen culture.
• Using predictive insights to improve retention, succession, and workforce planning.
• Professionalizing & Scaling HR
• Aligning our HR systems and practices with those of world-class organizations — ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.
• Building an HR function that not only serves but leads in shaping the future of work in higher education.
• Driving Cultural Change
• Empowering leaders and employees with tools, clarity, and accountability.
• Creating a workplace where technology enhances humanity — enabling people to thrive, grow, and deliver impact.

As the HRIS & People Analytics Partner, you will be at the core of this transformation — designing the systems and insights that make The River’s vision real.

Why Join Us

This is not just an HR systems job — it’s an opportunity to shape the digital and data backbone of a transformation that will influence education, work, and community at scale.

• Mission with Impact
• Your work will directly enable student and community success by ensuring HR operates with speed, intelligence, and humanity.
• Freedom to Build
• You will not inherit a perfect system — you will have the opportunity to design, implement, and optimize solutions that scale. Builders and innovators will thrive here.
• Analytics with Purpose
• You will create insights that leaders use to drive real-world outcomes: reduced turnover, stronger succession pipelines, better employee engagement.
• Technology as a Differentiator
• You’ll implement tools and automation that make HR not only efficient but a source of pride for employees and managers.
• Culture of Belonging & Innovation
• Join a team that values service, inclusion, accountability, and innovation — and is committed to building the best place to work in higher education.
• Career Growth
• Gain hands-on expertise in high-demand systems (Workday, ADP, analytics platforms) while building strategic influence.
• This role is a launchpad for future careers in HR technology, people analytics, and digital transformation.

We value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

· Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.

· Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

· Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.

· Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

· Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

At The River, you won’t just manage systems — you’ll engineer the future of work.

Purpose of the Role

At The River, data and technology are the backbone of our HR transformation. The HRIS & People Analytics Partner will be the architect and builder who ensures our HR systems, data, and insights fuel better decisions, faster processes, and a future-ready employee experience.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on designing, implementing, and optimizing HR technology and who understands how to transform raw data into insights that leaders use to act with clarity and confidence.

As our HRIS & People Analytics Partner, you will:

• Lead the implementation, optimization, and integration of HR systems (including Workday and ADP).
• Build a reliable and intuitive HR data infrastructure that drives real-time insights.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to translate workforce data into strategies for retention, performance, workforce planning, and culture.
• Ensure HR technology becomes a competitive advantage — enabling scalability, efficiency, and a superior employee experience.

This role is not about maintaining systems. It’s about building the digital backbone of The River’s future HR function and turning analytics into action.

What You Will Build & Lead

In this role, you will:

• HRIS Implementation & Optimization
• Lead or co-lead implementations of HR systems, including Workday and ADP, ensuring seamless adoption and alignment with business needs.
• Configure, test, and optimize system workflows to simplify HR operations and enhance usability.
• Data Infrastructure & Governance
• Build and maintain accurate, secure, and compliant data architecture that leaders can trust.
• Establish data standards, governance protocols, and reporting consistency across all HR functions.
• People Analytics & Insights
• Develop dashboards and predictive models that give leaders clarity on workforce trends (turnover, succession risk, engagement drivers, etc.).
• Translate complex analytics into clear narratives that inform executive decision-making.
• Automation & Employee Experience
• Identify manual processes that can be automated and design digital workflows that improve efficiency.
• Deploy tools like self-service portals, chatbots, or digital assistants to enhance the employee and manager HR experience.
• Strategic Partnership
• Collaborate with HRBPs, Talent, and Generalists to ensure data informs strategies for leadership, engagement, and workforce planning.
• Present insights and recommendations to HR leadership and executive stakeholders.

Measures of Success

Your success in this role will be measured by how effectively you turn systems and data into business value. Key indicators of success include:

• Seamless System Implementation & Optimization
• Workday, ADP, and other HR systems are fully implemented, configured, and optimized to meet the needs of HR and the broader institution.
• End users — from HR colleagues to managers and employees — report higher satisfaction, faster processing times, and easier access to information.
• Data Quality & Trust
• HR data is reliable, accurate, and secure — with near-zero errors and consistent governance protocols in place.
• Leaders trust the data because it is presented in a clear, consistent, and actionable format.
• Analytics Driving Decisions
• Dashboards and reports you build are actively used by executives, managers, and HR to make decisions about workforce planning, engagement, succession, and performance.
• Insights from your analytics result in measurable improvements — such as reduced turnover, stronger talent pipelines, or better resource allocation.
• Automation & Efficiency Gains
• Manual, repetitive HR tasks are replaced with automated workflows, saving time, reducing errors, and freeing HR colleagues to focus on strategy.
• Service delivery metrics (response time, process completion time, error rates) improve by 20–30% or more within your first 18 months.
• Strategic Impact & Innovation
• Data and systems you implement are recognized as enablers of The River’s transformation — not just tools, but competitive advantages.
• Your work accelerates the shift of HR from transactional to strategic by giving leaders the insights they need to act with speed and precision.

Experience & Qualifications

We are seeking a hands-on builder who blends technical expertise with strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will bring:

• 5+ years of HRIS Implementation & Systems Expertise
• Direct, hands-on experience implementing and optimizing HRIS platforms, including Workday and/or ADP.
• Strong knowledge of system configuration, data integration, testing, and user adoption best practices.
• People Analytics & Data Skills
• Proven ability to build dashboards, reports, and predictive models using HR data.
• Experience translating analytics into executive-level insights that inform strategy and decisions.
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows and implement automation that improves efficiency and user experience.
• Familiarity with digital HR tools, portals, and self-service solutions.
• Data Governance & Compliance
• Experience designing and enforcing data governance standards to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and employment law implications.
• Collaboration & Influence
• Ability to partner with HR colleagues, IT, and business leaders to align systems and data with organizational strategy.
• Skilled communicator who can make technical insights accessible and actionable.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Certifications in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP) or analytics tools are a plus.
• Mindset & Values Alignment
• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building from scratch, and is motivated by impact.
• Deep alignment with The River’s values: service, innovation, accountability, inclusion, and community.

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