HR Systems Analyst

Impact: Operational Efficiency

Implement, maintain, and optimize Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure data integrity, system efficiency, and effective user support while aligning HR needs with IT solutions.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Team-oriented with independent work
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Minimal
Schedule flexibility
Flexible
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40 hours
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$85,000
Entry-level
$60,000
Senior
$110,000
Growth by 2033
10%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Moderate
Salary growth potential
40%
Typical student debt
$30,000 - $60,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • HRIS Software
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • SQL

Soft skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. HRIS Manager, HR Director, IT Project Manager

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      15%
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.8/10
      Meaning
      3.5/10
      Work-life balance
      4/10
      Prestige
      7.5/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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