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General discussion on the HRIS Analyst Role
Review the tools and technologies which an HRIS Analyst will use.
What is HRIS Core HR? Understand the concepts and modules.
Let us discuss the importance of HR compliance and security.
First, we'll go over how to create your free-trial BambooHR account.
We then will review the BambooHR user interface (UI).
What are customized fields? We'll go over why they are important.
Hands-on exercise creating custom fields.
Benefits module discussion and concepts.
We'll discuss medical, dental, and life insurance.
Talk about open enrollment and qualify life events.
Hands-on exercise creating benefit plans.
What is onboarding? We'll dive into why it's important to HR and new employees.
Hands-on exercise on creating a new hire onboarding.
We'll dive into performance management and discuss annual review concepts.
Hands-on exercise on creating an employee annual review.
We'll discuss payroll concepts.
No hands-on exercise is provided.
Time is important to employees and employers. We'll dive into time tracking.
Hands-on exercise setting up time tracking and vacation accruals.
We'll dive into role base security concepts.
Review quarterly HCM audit process.
Approvals and notification concepts. We'll explore the importance and basic functions.
Hands-on exercise on creating a workflow approval and notification.
Analyze HR data with metrics and KPIs to drive data-driven decisions, align HR with business goals, and improve recruitment, performance, engagement, and compensation outcomes.
Hands-on exercise building reports: Build two custom reports. Then merging data into a single report using VLOOKUP skills.
Explore how HRIS integrations connect an HR system with payroll, benefits, LMS, and finance to automate data flow, reduce manual entry, and improve accuracy and reporting.
Discuss basic concepts of integration automation tools such as Zapier.
Downloadable materials include: 2 Zapier eBooks and 2 Zapier demo training videos.
We will integrate Slack communication tool with BuddiesHR
Execute a structured HRIS implementation by planning objectives, cleaning and migrating data, configuring systems, validating with UAT, and delivering training, go-live support, and post-implementation reviews.
Newly updated download materials: 09/04/2025.
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Are you looking to start or advance your career in HR technology? The HRIS Analyst Certificate course is your comprehensive guide to mastering the tools, techniques, and skills required to thrive as an HRIS Analyst.
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) are at the heart of modern HR operations. These systems help manage employee data, streamline processes, and provide actionable insights that drive business success. As an HRIS Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing these systems and ensuring they align with organizational goals.
In this course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of HRIS, from navigating platforms to analyzing HR data and creating custom reports. Through hands-on exercises using free-trial HRIS platform, you’ll gain real-world experience without the need for expensive software. You’ll also learn to build integrations, automate workflows, and troubleshoot common issues, preparing you to tackle challenges with confidence.
Key topics include:
The role and responsibilities of an HRIS Analyst.
Core HR processes and how they integrate into HRIS platforms.
Data analysis and creating reports for HR insights.
HRIS integrations and automation using tools like Zapier.
Compliance and security considerations in HR systems.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong foundation in HRIS, practical skills to implement and enhance these systems, and the confidence to contribute to any HR technology team. Whether you’re an aspiring HRIS Analyst or an HR professional looking to upskill, this course will set you apart in the competitive HR tech industry.
Join today and start your journey toward becoming a certified HRIS Analyst!