The HRIS Team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking an HRIS Specialist to support several of our Human Resources systems. Reporting into the HRIS Operations Team Lead, this roll will collaborate with HR, IS, system vendors, and system end users to maintain and troubleshoot the various HR systems.

This role is 100% Remote

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Serve as iCIMS administrator assisting in system hygiene, reporting, updating onboarding portals, offer letters, and other needs to ensure the best use and practices in DFCI's iCIMS instance.
• Accurately and timely process HR transactions for DFCI workforce members and volunteers including job changes, hires/rehires, pay rate changes, salary allocation changes, office location changes and Employee Self-Service updates in PeopleSoft
• Develops and monitors data integrity audits, in accordance to direction provided from HRIS Manager, to ensure compliance with data standards and HR policies (I-9, OFCCP, FMLA/ADA, personal information, job and leave information) and determining corrective action and communicating results as needed
• Maintains several aspects of the Institute’s HR systems, including but not limited to security and access, pushing out templates, table updates, data clean up,  trouble shooting problems, providing support to end users
• Recommends and establishes efficient processes and procedures internally to insure proper handling of HR transactions, and documents within the departments established guidelines.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with co workers in other departments such as IS, Security, Finance, Research Accounting, as well as vendor representatives. Provides back up for HRIS coworkers for assigned systems and functions
• Creates test cases, submits and tests system issues for various HR systems operated by HRIS during large events and new system implementations and upgrades.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

• BA/BS preferred
• 2-5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in the healthcare and/or research industry
• 2-4 years HRIS/data entry experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS preferred
• Proficient analytical skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and a thoroughness in completing the work
• Strong problem solving ability
• Works well independently and as a team member
• Follows well-established guidelines while looking for improved ways of accomplishing the work
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
• Good organization and follow through skills
• Able to work with highly confidential material
• Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to understand complex data models
• Proficient knowledge of Human Resources, Benefits, and Payroll procedures

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.