The HRIS Specialist is a hands-on functional expert responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and optimization of HR data and systems. This role goes beyond general system maintenance—it requires someone who thrives in extracting and maintaining HR data, building and adapting reports, and executing testing for upgrades, fixes, and implementations.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical reporting skills with practical knowledge of payroll, time & attendance, and other HR processes. Working closely with HR, IT, and business stakeholders, this person ensures that HRIS applications and reporting solutions truly support business needs while maintaining data integrity and governance.
Responsibilities & Specific Accountabilities
Data, Reporting & Insights
- Extract and maintain data from HRIS (focus on Oracle eBS absence and OTL modules), to ensure efficient and accurate day to day workings.
- Develop, adapt, and deliver HR and business reports to meet evolving requirements.
- Support automation of reporting and dashboards to drive data-driven decision making.
- Act as the go-to expert for data integrity, ensuring consistent and accurate HR data governance.
Testing & Systems Support
Own and execute UAT : write test scenarios, set up environments, and guide end users during tests.Test system fixes, upgrades, and migrations, providing clear feedback to developers and stakeholders.Ensure smooth daily operation of HRIS applications while supporting new implementations and enhancements.HR Process Expertise
Apply deep functional knowledge of payroll, time & attendance, pay elements, and compensation processes to improve HRIS usability and compliance (globally but with a current focus on Malaysia, soon to be expanded).Partner with HR and business teams to translate requirements into functional specifications and actionable system changes.Recommend process improvements and document business process changes.Collaboration & Training
Coordinate with IT, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and deliver solutions.Provide mentoring and training to HR users and less experienced team members on processes, navigation, and reporting.Promote best practices and procedures across HRIS and related processes.Key Position Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.Experience
5–7 years of experience in HRIS functional / business support, preferably in manufacturing.Strong background in extracting / managing HR data and building reports.4+ years of hands-on experience with UAT, testing, and system fixes / upgrades.Experience with full lifecycle implementations (Define >Analysis >
Design >
Build >
Transition >
Production).
Deep practical understanding of payroll, time & attendance, and related HR processes (holiday calendars, shift / rotation plan maintenance,..).Strong expertise in capturing and translating business requirements into functional specifications.Knowledge & Skills
Proficiency in HRIS applications (Oracle eBS essential, HCM Cloud a plus).Strong analytical, problem-solving, and testing skills.Ability to multitask and operate in a fast-paced global environment.Skilled in requirements gathering, impact analysis, and solution deployment.Professional certifications (PMP, PHR, Oracle HCM, etc.) are a plus.