HRIS Analyst presso Heinen's

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 24 locations – 19 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient HRIS Analyst to manage, maintain, and enhance our human resources technology ecosystem. This role is responsible for ensuring data integrity, supporting HR operations, and driving process efficiency through analytics and system optimization. The HRIS Analyst will collaborate across departments to ensure seamless integration, consistent performance, and strategic utilization of HR systems.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Management

• Serve as the primary HRIS System Administrator (ADP), overseeing system maintenance, troubleshooting, enhancements, and issue resolution. Act as the internal subject matter expert and key point of contact for all HRIS-related matters.
• Lead system updates, workflow configurations, integrations, and process optimizations to enhance HRIS functionality while minimizing business disruption.
• Maintain a deep understanding of end-to-end HR system integrations, ensuring accurate and efficient data flow across platforms.
• Define, document, and manage cross-functional business requirements to support HR system initiatives.
• Test and validate system functionality, interfaces, features, upgrades, and workflows to ensure optimal system performance and user experience.
• Develop and deliver training programs for HR system users in partnership with Learning & Development, ensuring consistent adoption and competency.
• Partner with HR, IT, Payroll, and other stakeholders to streamline workflows, resolve issues, and improve system efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and operational system superusers to maintain accurate, efficient, and compliant processes.
• Support HR technology projects, including new implementations, upgrades, and annual processes such as open enrollment.
• Manage change control processes, coordinating with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure proper governance and documentation.

Data Management and Reporting

• Serve as a subject matter expert in HR and talent data, ensuring compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular data audits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and system reliability.
• Develop, analyze, and deliver HR and talent reports and dashboards that support strategic decision-making and identify trends.
• Respond to external data requests, including government filings and organizational surveys.
• Design and provide end-user reporting tools and dashboards that align with business needs and support data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HRIS administration, configuration, and analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI preferred).
• Strong understanding of HR processes and compliance standards, including benefits, payroll, and talent management.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.