HRIS Partner (Fort Pierce)

HRIS & People Analytics Partner Future of Work Builder

About The River & Our Transformation Story

At The River (Indian River State College), we are reimagining what higher education and the employee experience that powers it can be. Recognized nationally as a winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, The River is leading the way in transforming lives through education, innovation, and workforce impact.

Our HR transformation is central to this mission. We are :

• Building Digital-First HR
• Moving from manual processes to automated, intelligent workflows that are fast, seamless, and employee-centered.
• Implementing systems like Workday and ADP to create a modern, scalable foundation.
• Turning Data into Strategy
• Leveraging analytics to anticipate workforce needs, shape leadership pipelines, and strengthen culture.
• Using predictive insights to improve retention, succession, and workforce planning.
• Professionalizing & Scaling HR
• Aligning our HR systems and practices with those of world-class organizations ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.
• Building an HR function that not only serves but leads in shaping the future of work in higher education.
• Driving Cultural Change
• Empowering leaders and employees with tools, clarity, and accountability.
• Creating a workplace where technology enhances humanity enabling people to thrive, grow, and deliver impact.

As the HRIS & People Analytics Partner, you will be at the core of this transformation designing the systems and insights that make The Rivers vision real.

Why Join Us

This is not just an HR systems job its an opportunity to shape the digital and data backbone of a transformation that will influence education, work, and community at scale.

We value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

Health & Wellness : Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Affordable Coverage : PPO / HMO options starting at just $50 / month for individual coverage and $180 / month for family coverage.

Retirement Security : Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

Time for You : Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.

Perks & Discounts : Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

Growth & Development : Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

At The River, you wont just manage systems youll engineer the future of work.

Purpose of the Role

At The River, data and technology are the backbone of our HR transformation. The HRIS & People Analytics Partner will be the architect and builder who ensures our HR systems, data, and insights fuel better decisions, faster processes, and a future-ready employee experience.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on designing, implementing, and optimizing HR technology and who understands how to transform raw data into insights that leaders use to act with clarity and confidence.

As our HRIS & People Analytics Partner, you will :

This role is not about maintaining systems. Its about building the digital backbone of The Rivers future HR function and turning analytics into action.

What You Will Build & Lead

In this role, you will :

Measures of Success

Your success in this role will be measured by how effectively you turn systems and data into business value. Key indicators of success include :

Experience & Qualifications

We are seeking a hands-on builder who blends technical expertise with strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will bring :

Experience designing and enforcing