What are the responsibilities and job description for the HRIS Consultant - UKG position at Cantrell - Gainco?
Essential Functions:
HRIS Administration & Maintenance
- Performs the day-to-day operations of HR systems, including configuration, testing, reporting and maintenance
- Maintains employee profiles, pay rules, and accrual profiles
- Monitors recurring data feeds between timekeeping and HR system, pay period file feeds to 401k and other benefit vendors, and vacation accrual/balance and other imports/exports across administration platforms
- Designs and performs regular audits to resolve data and transactional discrepancies
- Monitors system performance and addresses issues in collaboration with internal team and vendor support
- Primary contact for HR systems-related questions from the business
System Optimization & Enhancements
- Analyzes and documents current HR systems functionality and identifies opportunities for process improvements
- Leads system upgrades, enhancements, and implementations
- Creates and maintains HR systems workflows, configuration, and reporting to align with HRIS and organizational objectives
Data Management & Reporting
- Designs and generates reports and analytics to support HR decision-making and business insights; creates metrics and dashboards based on user requirements that measure key workforce trends and performance
- Ensures compliance with data privacy regulation and company policy about data handling and reporting
Collaboration & Training
- Trains team members and end-users on system functionalities
- Develops and maintains user guides, documentation, and training materials for system users
Project Management
- Leads HRIS projects from concept to completion, including gathering requirements and executing deliverables on time
- Primary point of contact with vendors on recurring and project HR systems work
What You’ll Bring- Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification or HRIS certification is a plus
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in HRIS or related roles operating and maintaining HR systems
- Expertise in UKG Pro and UKG Pro WFM platforms
- Proven experience in system implementations, upgrading projects, or process optimization
- Strong knowledge of HRIS processes and data management principles
- Proficiency in database management, report writing tools and advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with HR data privacy laws, including HIPAA
- Perform duties with limited to moderate guidance/direction