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Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, a HRIS Specialist will work as part of the HRIS team and will be responsible for writing, designing and/or modifying report queries, preparing and presenting report summaries, and dashboards and presentations related to HR and Compensation data. Overall goal is to provide accurate data in a timely manner, while safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.
Duties of a HRIS Specialist may include but are not limited to the following:
- Writes and/or modifies report queries in PeopleSoft/Oracle upon request.
- Working with IT to build more insightful HR dashboards to provide trend and predictive analytics to support strategic initiatives and leadership planning.
- Utilizing advanced excel features - creates both summary and detailed reports and dashboards on the status of HR regulatory requirements including annual required education, professional credential expiration dates, annual physicals, performance programs, performance evaluations, permanent appointment packages, etc.
- Creates and maintain dashboards, reports, scorecards, and visualizations for operational and strategic decision-making.
- Build and schedule standard and ad-hoc reports for distribution to HR partners and executives.
- Develops and presents department head and executive level presentations on the status of compliance items and/or other HR strategic and tactical initiatives.
- Collects information on needed changes and updates to employee data and in collaboration with HRIS Manager and other members of HRIS, makes any corrections needed to ensure data accuracy.
- Responds to questions related to reports and/or other questions in a timely manner.
- Coordinates with other HR units all correspondences to employees, supervisors, department heads regarding employees who are not compliant with key items, such as Annual Physical, Annual Required Educations, Flu shots, etc.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and standardize HR data reporting and analytics workflows.
- Lead or participate in Oracle implementation to improve HRIS current processes, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance data access.
- Document and refine process using HRIS playbook to support adoption of improved processes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. At least 3 years of Human Resources experience to include HRIS reporting and analytics experience in a complex operationally driven environment. Deep understanding of HR data governance, data definitions, and the HR data lifecycle across systems (from entry through reporting and downstream use). Ability to modify and enhance existing reports, including adding or adjusting data fields based on business needs. Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into accurate, consistent, and sustainable reporting outputs. Strong data validation skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems and reports. Strong collaboration skills with HR, IT, and business stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in pivot tables and lookup tables. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to broad audiences, including executive leadership.
Please Note: Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience writing advanced queries using functions, expressions, inner/outer joins, and other advanced features. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (Power BI, Teams, SharePoint) and Jira to support reporting, project tracking, cross-functional collaboration and continuous process improvement initiatives. Familiarity with Press Ganey requirements. Familiarity with Joint Commission Requirements. Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements. Prior experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle HCM. Experience working for Higher Education, Public Employment, and in a diverse and unionized environment. Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 / year TO BE PRORATED FOR PART TIME OPPORTUNITY.
The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
Job Number: 2601475
Official Job Title: TH Instructional Support Associate
Job Field: Human Resources
Primary Location: US-NY-East Setauket
Department/Hiring Area: HR - Human Resources
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (with flexibility)
Pass Days: Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Posting Start Date: Apr 28, 2026
Posting End Date: Jul 27, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 / Total - TO BE PRORATED FOR PART TIME OPPORTUNITY
Salary Grade: SL2
SBU Area: Stony Brook University Hospital
HRIS Specialist - Part Time
Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, a HRIS Specialist will work as part of the HRIS team and will be responsible for writing, designing and/or modifying report queries, preparing and presenting report summaries, and dashboards and presentations related to HR and Compensation data. Overall goal is to provide accurate data in a timely manner, while safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.
Duties of a HRIS Specialist may include but are not limited to the following:
- Writes and/or modifies report queries in PeopleSoft/Oracle upon request.
- Working with IT to build more insightful HR dashboards to provide trend and predictive analytics to support strategic initiatives and leadership planning.
- Utilizing advanced excel features - creates both summary and detailed reports and dashboards on the status of HR regulatory requirements including annual required education, professional credential expiration dates, annual physicals, performance programs, performance evaluations, permanent appointment packages, etc.
- Creates and maintain dashboards, reports, scorecards, and visualizations for operational and strategic decision-making.
- Build and schedule standard and ad-hoc reports for distribution to HR partners and executives.
- Develops and presents department head and executive level presentations on the status of compliance items and/or other HR strategic and tactical initiatives.
- Collects information on needed changes and updates to employee data and in collaboration with HRIS Manager and other members of HRIS, makes any corrections needed to ensure data accuracy.
- Responds to questions related to reports and/or other questions in a timely manner.
- Coordinates with other HR units all correspondences to employees, supervisors, department heads regarding employees who are not compliant with key items, such as Annual Physical, Annual Required Educations, Flu shots, etc.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and standardize HR data reporting and analytics workflows.
- Lead or participate in Oracle implementation to improve HRIS current processes, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance data access.
- Document and refine process using HRIS playbook to support adoption of improved processes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. At least 3 years of Human Resources experience to include HRIS reporting and analytics experience in a complex operationally driven environment. Deep understanding of HR data governance, data definitions, and the HR data lifecycle across systems (from entry through reporting and downstream use). Ability to modify and enhance existing reports, including adding or adjusting data fields based on business needs. Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into accurate, consistent, and sustainable reporting outputs. Strong data validation skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems and reports. Strong collaboration skills with HR, IT, and business stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in pivot tables and lookup tables. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to broad audiences, including executive leadership.
Please Note: Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience writing advanced queries using functions, expressions, inner/outer joins, and other advanced features. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (Power BI, Teams, SharePoint) and Jira to support reporting, project tracking, cross-functional collaboration and continuous process improvement initiatives. Familiarity with Press Ganey requirements. Familiarity with Joint Commission Requirements. Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements. Prior experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle HCM. Experience working for Higher Education, Public Employment, and in a diverse and unionized environment. Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 / year TO BE PRORATED FOR PART TIME OPPORTUNITY.
The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
Job Number: 2601475
Official Job Title: TH Instructional Support Associate
Job Field: Human Resources
Primary Location: US-NY-East Setauket
Department/Hiring Area: HR - Human Resources
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (with flexibility)
Pass Days: Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Posting Start Date: Apr 28, 2026
Posting End Date: Jul 27, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 / Total - TO BE PRORATED FOR PART TIME OPPORTUNITY
Salary Grade: SL2
SBU Area: Stony Brook University Hospital
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Hris Specialist
Target companies with enterprise HR platforms
Organizations running Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM are more likely to sponsor because HRIS roles require system-specific expertise that justifies the effort and cost of filing an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Frame your degree as a direct match
USCIS scrutinizes HRIS roles for specialty occupation eligibility. A degree in information systems, HR management, or computer science strengthens your case far more than a general business degree paired with system experience alone.
Highlight certifications alongside your credentials
Workday Pro, SAP certifications, or SHRM credentials signal specialized expertise. They do not replace a qualifying degree for H-1B purposes, but they differentiate you in employer evaluations and reinforce the specialty occupation argument.
Apply to companies already filing H-1B petitions
Department of Labor LCA disclosure data shows which employers have sponsored HRIS roles before. Prioritizing those companies dramatically increases your chances, since they have established immigration counsel and internal processes already in place.
Understand the LCA before your offer letter arrives
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your prevailing wage before submitting the H-1B petition. Knowing this timeline helps you negotiate start dates and set realistic expectations with hiring managers during the offer stage.
Browse HRIS roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings to show roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship. Searching there saves time by connecting you directly with companies actively willing to support H-1B candidates in HRIS and HR technology positions.
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Does an HRIS Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. HRIS roles tied to configuring and administering complex platforms like Workday or SAP typically qualify, while generalist HR coordinator roles with system responsibilities may face more scrutiny.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as an HRIS Specialist?
A bachelor's degree in human resources information systems, management information systems, computer science, or HR management is the strongest fit. A general business degree is harder to defend because USCIS looks for a direct connection between the field of study and the job duties. Some employers supplement a broader degree with evidence of equivalent experience to support the petition.
How can I find HRIS Specialist jobs where employers are open to H-1B sponsorship?
Most job postings do not explicitly state H-1B willingness, so filtering by sponsorship openness saves significant time. Migrate Mate curates listings from employers who have indicated they are open to sponsoring work visas, making it a practical starting point for HRIS candidates on H-1B or OPT who need sponsored roles.
Are HRIS Specialist H-1B petitions commonly approved?
Approval rates are solid when the job description clearly ties the duties to a specialized degree field. Petitions that describe the role broadly, without emphasizing the technical depth of HRIS configuration, data integrity, or system integration work, face higher rates of Requests for Evidence. Working with an employer that has experienced immigration counsel materially improves outcomes.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as an HRIS Specialist?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you have not accrued unlawful status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 petition, and your HRIS role and degree qualifications are evaluated again.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Hris Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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