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HRIS Consultant jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in human resources, information systems, or business analytics. Employers frequently sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months for STEM-designated programs, gives you real runway to build a sponsorship case.
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Company Description
At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!
Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.
Job Description
THE POSITION:
The UKG Pro HRIS Analyst is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimizing EVERSANA’s UKG Pro HCM system across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and Onboarding modules. This role serves as a subject matter expert for system configuration, troubleshooting, and end-user support. The position supports HRIS processes for EVERSANA’s global workforce while leading small projects and system enhancements that strengthen system reliability and enable a seamless and consistent employee experience. This role will partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, system efficiency, and highly reliable employee experience. This position will identify, research, track, and ensure timely resolution or appropriate escalation of technical issues (internal user support & external vendor support).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:
As a HRIS Analyst, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business, HR, IT, Finance, and Payroll to understand the business needs and to deliver effective, end-to-end global HCM process and technology solutions.
System Administration & Support
- Serve as the primary support resource for UKG Pro configuration, troubleshooting, and user inquiries.
- Maintain foundational system setup including business rules, workflows, security roles, and data tables.
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain documentation for processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Lead small-scale HRIS projects and system enhancements from initial requirements gathering through testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Workflow & Security
- Create, update, and optimize UKG Pro workflows (e.g., onboarding, job changes, manager self-service).
- Maintain role-based access security; perform monthly access audits and ensure least privilege standards.
- Collaborate with IT to maintain secure integration and timely user provisioning/deprovisioning.
Testing, Releases & Enhancements
- Review monthly/quarterly UKG release notes; assess impacts and test updates.
- Participate in system enhancement cycles, UAT testing, and change management efforts.
- Recommend configuration improvements that streamline HR processes and enhance user experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and IT to ensure system alignment with business needs.
- Support annual cycles such as Open Enrollment, Year-End Payroll, Performance, and Compensation processes.
- Provide training and guidance to HR and business partners to maximize use of UKG Pro functionality.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
- All other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:
- Travel (as needed)
- Hours (40 per week with occasional overage to meet critical deadlines/resolve critical issues, M - F)
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.
- Education Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field. Equivalent work experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
- Experience and/or Training
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience with UKG Pro (Core HCM required; experience with Payroll, Benefits, Onboarding, or Talent preferred)
- Strong understanding of HR processes, U.S. employment practices, and payroll fundamentals.
- Familiarity with HR compliance requirements such as FLSA, FMLA, ACA, and payroll tax laws.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and optimizing HRIS processes, including configuration, troubleshooting, and compliance alignment, across global regions, ensuring consistency while adapting to local regulatory requirements.
- Experience with workflow configuration, system audits, and role-based security management.
- Hands-on UKG Pro configuration and system administration experience, including management of system settings, workflow routing, Business Process Flows (BPFs), role-based security, module configuration (Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Talent, etc.), and participation in testing and validation during system releases or upgrades.
- Ability to analyze data, problem-solve, and clearly communicate technical information.
- Experience in HR systems architecture with sound understanding of data, functional interactions, and impacts to downstream systems.
- Experience supporting integrations via API, SFTP, or vendor feeds.
- UKG Pro certifications or completion of UKG training modules.
- Technology/Equipment
- Experience with Payroll processes and technology
- Exposure to project management or HR system implementation cycles.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in UKG Pro Reporting/BI tools.
OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:
Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.
Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.
Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.
Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.
Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.
EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.
From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at applicantsupport@eversana.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Hris Consultant
Target employers with a HRIS implementation backlog
Large enterprises mid-migration to Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM have urgent consultant needs. These organizations are more likely to sponsor OPT workers because replacing a consultant mid-project is costly and disruptive to their timeline.
Certify in a major HRIS platform before applying
Workday Pro, SAP SuccessFactors certification, or Oracle HCM credentials signal immediate value to employers. Certified candidates reduce onboarding time, which makes the sponsorship investment easier for hiring managers to justify to finance and legal teams.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
HRIS Consultant is a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree field. Emphasize your information systems, HR management, or computer science coursework explicitly in your resume so employers and immigration counsel can clearly establish specialty occupation eligibility.
Prioritize consulting firms over direct employers
HR technology consulting firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and similar practice groups sponsor OPT workers regularly because talent pipelines are core to their business model. These firms have established immigration processes and legal teams already set up for sponsorship.
Start the H-1B conversation early in the interview process
Raise sponsorship early, not after an offer. This filters employers who are unwilling to sponsor and builds trust with those who are open to it. Waiting until after the offer wastes time for both parties and can create unnecessary complications.
Quantify your HRIS project impact on your resume
Employers sponsoring visas are making a multi-year commitment. Concrete results such as implementation timelines met, user adoption rates improved, or data migration scope managed give hiring managers the business justification needed to push sponsorship through internal approval processes.
Hris Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Is HRIS Consultant a STEM OPT-eligible role?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your program is classified under information systems, management information systems, or computer science, it likely qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. HR management degrees typically do not qualify. Check with your DSO and confirm your program's CIP code on your I-20 before assuming STEM eligibility.
Do HRIS Consultant employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, particularly at large HR technology consulting firms and enterprises running complex HRIS implementations. The role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as information systems or human resources management. Employers already mid-implementation have the strongest incentive to sponsor because losing a consultant disrupts the entire project timeline.
How can I find HRIS Consultant jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not work with OPT authorization. Searching by role and filtering for visa-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations after multiple interview rounds.
Can I work as an HRIS Consultant on OPT if the role is at a client site?
Yes, but your OPT authorization is tied to your employer of record, not the client site location. If you are placed at a client site through a consulting firm, the consulting firm is your employer and the one responsible for maintaining your OPT compliance. Ensure your employer of record is the entity listed on your EAD card and that the work remains within your authorized field of study.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my HRIS project ends before my OPT expires?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment for pre-completion OPT and post-completion OPT students, though STEM OPT extensions allow only 150 days total across the extension period. If your project ends, you must secure new employment in a qualifying role before exceeding these limits. Notify your DSO promptly and update your SEVP portal record to reflect any employer change.