HRIS Functional Analyst

Company Overview

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award‑winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting, and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Founded 1971, acquired 2003 by veterans, 2023 became Martin Fed company. Part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) supporting a leading research facility in East Tennessee region recruiting talent.

XCEL Engineering is seeking a qualified applicant for an HRIS Functional Analyst role. Responsible for functional configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of core HR systems, primarily Compensation, Employee Central (EC), and SAP HCM Benefits. Partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence, IT, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure HR technology solutions align with business processes, compliance requirements, and organizational strategy. Ideal candidate brings strong functional expertise, end‑to‑end HR process understanding, and can translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.

• Serve as the functional subject matter expert for Compensation, Employee Central, and SAP HCM Benefits.
• Configure and maintain system functionality including business rules, workflows, eligibility rules, event reasons, and integrations.
• Support annual and off‑cycle compensation planning cycles, including merit, bonus, and equity programs.
• Maintain and enhance EC data structures (job information, compensation information, foundation objects).

• Support SAP HCM Benefits configuration, eligibility rules, and enrollment processes.
• Partner with Benefits and Payroll teams to ensure accurate data flow between EC, SAP HCM, and third‑party vendors.
• Assist with Open Enrollment preparation, testing, and post‑enrollment validation.

• Lead or support HRIS initiatives such as system upgrades, new module implementations, and process improvements.
• Gather business requirements, perform impact analysis, and translate needs into functional design specifications.
• Coordinate testing (unit, integration, UAT), defect resolution, and production deployment.

• Ensure data integrity, security roles, and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Support standard and ad hoc reporting related to compensation, headcount, and benefits.
• Partner with Analytics and Finance teams to validate compensation and benefits data.

• Act as a liaison between HR stakeholders and IT to resolve system issues and prioritize enhancements.
• Provide consultation and guidance to HR partners on best practices and system capabilities.
• Develop documentation, job aids, and provide end‑user training as needed.

• United States citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 3‑7+ years of HRIS functional experience supporting Compensation and Employee Central.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP Success Factors (Compensation and EC required).
• Experience supporting SAP HCM Benefits (ECC or S/4
  
  HANA).
• Strong understanding of HR processes, compensation structures, and benefits administration.
• Proven experience translating business requirements into functional system solutions.

Experience with Success Factors integrations (EC to SAP HCM, Payroll, or Benefits vendors). Familiarity with Open Enrollment, annual compensation cycles, and compliance reporting.

Experience with testing tools, transport management, and release cycles. Exposure to S/4

HANA, H4S4, or