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Houston Methodist HR (Payroll) Analyst - Hybrid in Houston, Texas
Notes -
This is a 40 hour per week, temporary, non-benefits eligible position that is expected to last approximately 2 years.
After completing department training, this position will work 3 days in the office.
At Houston Methodist, the Human Resources (HR) Analyst position is responsible for supporting HR management and their customers to simple-to-moderately complex work process and flow, and to improve processes by validating and managing the real needs of customers, team members, and management. This position will serve as a super-user point-of-contact for assigned functional area, generating analytical reports, presenting recommendations to management on the analysis of data and assisting subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes as directed, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. The position will work with vendors, HR teams and other end users in meeting their data system needs by providing end-user training and application support in various HR applications and program functions. The HR Analyst position communicates various activities to interested parties or team members, monitoring task assignments and completion dates to ensure that schedules and deliverables are met and assists management with various operations duties as needed.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Utilizes interpersonal skills when working with various customers and peers to accomplish goals. Develops ongoing relationships and interactions with internal stakeholders and applicants; utilizes an in-depth understanding of client need to manage expectations; responds quickly to client needs and concerns.
Partners with HR management and their customers to analyze work process design and flow, improve processes and leverage the return on technological capabilities. Serves as a super-user point-of-contact and vendor liaison for department, as appropriate.
Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides support for HR data and end-user needs including, but not limited to, researching and resolving system end-user functional problems, unexpected results or process flaws, and access to vendor systems. Develops and maintains project documentation which is clear, concise, and unambiguous.
Generates reports and queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assists in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Analyzes data from multiple databases in support of department needs. Helps maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data. Maintains compliance documents and generate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for management.
Identifies and facilitates resolution of issues that arise during a project. Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions. Assists with tasks identified by management to support system maintenance efforts, as appropriate.
Manages simple-to moderately-complex project/process improvement under the supervision of management.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Understands and uses qualitative and quantitative measurement and data collection design principles to assist with organizational human capital needs, FTE management (cost control, position management).
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides recommendations for process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, or major variations from established policy.
Maintains awareness of current trends on job-specific knowledge by attending training courses and professional organizational meetings and reading job-related professional journals/publications.
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree or additional four years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years project management, information technology, business intelligence, decision science or related experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- N/A
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
PHR - Professional in Human Resources OR
SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources OR
PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) OR
CAPM - Certified Associate In Project Mgmt
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Strong understanding of HR processes and data
Proficient at standard Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Ability to work with a vast array of information gathered during elicitation and analysis and to cope with rapidly changing information and priorities
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills
Ability to help negotiate priorities and to resolve conflicts among customers and management
Strong teamwork skills at all levels
Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety and multiplicity of tasks and ensure their timely and accurate completion
Ability to work independently and take initiative in areas of responsibility
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.