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HRIS
Ernesto Gonzalez
Assist Dir HRIS & Salary Admin
Phone: 956-665-2888
Sirisha Avancha
HRIS Analyst
Phone: 956-665-7464
Victor Avalos
HRIS Analyst
Phone: 956-665-2552
Email: HRIS@utrgv.edu
HR OFFICES LOCATION
Edinburg
1201 West University Drive
Marialice Shary Shivers
Building (EMASS) 2.126
Edinburg, Texas 78539
Phone: 956-665-2451
Brownsville
2395 West University Blvd.
Vaquero Plaza Building B (BVAQB)
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Phone: 956-882-8205
Harlingen ( by appointment only)
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Clinical Education Building (HCEBL)
Harlingen, Texas 78550
Phone: 956-296-1415
HR Information Systems
The Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team serves as the strategic and operations unit for Human Resources technology, workforce data, and reporting. The team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, security, and effective use of employee information while supporting data-driven decision-making for stakeholders.
Through the administration and enhancement of HR systems, reporting solutions, and business processes, the team provides reliable workforce data and analytics that support operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and institutional planning. The function collaborates closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Information Technology, and university leadership to maintain data standards, improve system integration, and deliver meaningful insights that support organizational goals.
In addition to managing HR technology and reporting, the team leads process improvements, system enhancements, data governance initiatives, and compliance reporting efforts. By leveraging technology and analytics, the HRIS function helps create efficient, consistent, and scalable HR operations that enhance service delivery and support UTRGV’s evolving workforce needs.
Core Services
- HR Information System (HRIS) administration and support
- Workforce reporting, analytics, and dashboards
- Regulatory and compliance reporting (IPEDS, FTE, labor, and workforce reporting)
- Data governance, security, and data integrity management
- HR and payroll data validation and auditing
- HR technology implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
- Business process improvement and workflow optimization
- Technical support, troubleshooting, and user guidance
- Cross-functional collaboration with Payroll, IT, and leadership teams
- Strategic workforce data analysis and decision support
Mission of the Function
To provide innovative, secure, and data-driven HR technology solutions that enhance workforce operations, ensure data integrity and compliance, and deliver actionable insights that support institutional success and informed decision-making.
