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Senior HRIS Systems Analyst

MBK Real Estate (MBK) is an industry leader in real estate operations and development. Through its subsidiaries, MBK Rental Living, MBK Industrial Properties and MBK Senior Living, MBK Real Estate is renowned for building award-winning new home and apartment communities, state-of-art distribution facilities and for its reputation in providing exceptional high standards of service throughout its senior living communities.

MBK is a privately held real estate development firm with roots in the business dating back to 1996. MBK's extensive activities through its operating divisions, along with the size and scale of our development and building activities represent the continuation and commitment to American enterprise.

Salary: $150,000-$170,000 + Bonus
Hybrid work dynamic: 3 days in-office/2 days remote in our Irvine office.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. MBK is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

The Senior P&C Systems Analyst provides analytical and technical support for the applications utilized by the People & Culture (P&C) organization, including technical oversight for Workday. In coordination with the Director, HRIS, this role will guide the organization through enhancements, application maintenance, software releases and integrations with other internal and external applications. As a liaison with HR, IT, Recruiting, Benefits, Learning, Payroll, and other business teams, this role will develop and implement business requirements that support efficient processing and improve the employee experience. This individual serves as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert to ensure HR data integrity, thorough system testing, accurate reporting, efficient business processing and up to date system documentation.

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for day-to-day management and maintenance of the Workday platform, as well as project lead for the Workday updates, including requirement-gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with SMEs across all subdisciplines (e.g., Benefits, Recruitment, Payroll, Learning & Development, and Finance) to simplify and optimize processes, reduce manual efforts, and enhance business capabilities.
• In conjunction with P&C, Legal, and other partners, monitor compliance with Federal, State, and local laws in relation to Workday platform (e.g., wage/hour, Affordable Care Act, EEO, HIPAA, etc.). Identify, investigate, and implement solutions to ensure compliance.
• Configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain Workday integrations to third-party systems.
• Serve as Workday security administrator and technical SME. Responsible for ensuring system and data integrity and confidentiality related to system administration and data management.
• Balance vendor relationships and internal/external resourcing to support internal teams and goals.
• Track and analyze Workday performance metrics, enhancement requests, and application issues. Stay current on Workday enhancements, leveraging the latest industry knowledge to drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organization. Seeking opportunities for innovation and maximizing system functionality by continually developing skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Review tasks and seek opportunities to refine processes in conjunction with the HRIS roadmap and leadership.
• Train new and existing HRIS team members on system functionality and procedures.
• Coordinate with the HRIS management team and wider P&C team in implementing updates and new features.
• Develop, review, and update system documentation in the event of changes or new implementations. Create training manuals, user guides, and other documentation of P&C business processes.
• Utilize leading practices to effectively anticipate, prioritize, analyze, document, and articulate problems, evaluate and document problem alternatives, manage constraints, and suggest, implement, or oversee interim and long-term solutions. Produce reports, make recommendations, and implement/oversee required changes to enhance the use of Workday modules.
• Perform other related responsibilities as requested and when necessary. The Company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• HR and/or HRIS-related certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or Workday), highly preferred.
• 8-12+ years of experience supporting Human Capital Management (HCM) systems such as Workday.
• 5+ years of hands-on, technical experience within Workday (such as; Core HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Reporting, Prism, etc.).
• A solid understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices across the employee lifecycle in a multi-state organization in an industry with a high non-exempt population
• Experience demonstrating a high level of integrity and discretion while handling sensitive and confidential employee data.

Required Competencies:

• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, experience operating office equipment, an electronic time and attendance system, and various HRIS applications.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak, write, and read English, and must be comfortable with speaking in public settings and presenting to all levels of the organization.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local human resources regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, wage/hour, ACA).
• Strong knowledge of HRIS structure, functions, and processes, and experience with outbound/inbound integrations (Workday Studio is a plus).
• Exposure to project management concepts and ability to effectively manage multiple high priority projects in a fast‑paced environment while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with attention to detail
• Proficient in Workday report writing, including gathering information and presenting clear, concise findings.
• Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, lifting overhead, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and push up to 20 pounds, as necessary.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and between departments.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Up to 10% travel is required.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We offer a rich benefits package comprising of the following: competitive salaries with opportunities for growth; 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching; comprehensive industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance; company-provided life, disability and AD&D insurance; flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off including vacation and sick time, holidays, and bereavement leave; and a variety of programs including leadership development, training, and personal coaching; education loan assistance and scholarships; daily living, financial and legal services; childcare and eldercare assistance; employee discounts; and health and wellness resources that include virtual yoga, mindfulness, and financial readiness for employees and their family members.

If you are ready to meet the challenges of this critical role, we want to hear from you!

MBK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talentacquisition@mbk.com.

Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents: An “Excluded Party” is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, team members must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, any state Medicaid Programs, and any additional federal and state government contract programs. If, as a team member, you learn that you are an Excluded Party at any time, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately.

Other Regulatory Requirements: If employed at one of our senior living communities, team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company, including, but not limited to, as applicable, state licensing regulations, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and any other federal or state laws relating to team members’ professional licenses.

HIPAA Disclosure:

All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition, at all times, during your employment, all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating you an associates’ professional license.