HRIS Lead

About Proficient Auto Logistics

Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies, and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with 55 terminal locations and nearly 750 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.

We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).

Job Summary

The HRIS Lead owns and optimizes the Company’s HR systems, with a primary focus on Paycor, ensuring employee data, workflows, and reporting are accurate, scalable, and aligned across the organization. This role partners closely with Payroll (including third-party processing), Recruiting, and HR Business Partners to support execution of HR programs, drive system-enabled process improvements, and deliver reliable data and insights to leadership.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Own administration and ongoing optimization of Paycor, including system configuration, workflows, security, and overall utilization
• Manage HR system integrations and data flow, including Paycor, recruiting platforms (e.g., TenStreet), and third-party payroll processing
• Establish and maintain HR data governance standards, including data integrity controls, audits, and standardized data structures
• Develop and maintain HR reporting and dashboards, including headcount, turnover, workforce metrics, and project tracking
• Lead execution of HR systems-related projects, including policy rollouts, performance management workflows, employee data and compensation updates, and organizational structure changes
• Track and report on project progress, including milestones, completion rates, outstanding actions, and implementation validation
• Standardize and document HR processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent execution across regions and operational hubs
• Maintain organizational structures, job codes, and job data within Paycor, ensuring alignment with business and reporting needs
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee data inputs, aligned with third-party payroll processing requirements
• Ensure HR data integrity and readiness for payroll processing, including validation of key data elements prior to payroll runs.
• Coordinate with Payroll and third-party payroll providers on data flow, integration, and issue resolution, without direct responsibility for payroll processing
• Develop cross-functional processes leveraging Paycor data, improving communication, visibility, and control flows across HR, Payroll, and operations.
• Test and validate system changes prior to deployment, ensuring accuracy and minimizing downstream impact
• Manage relationships with Paycor and other HR technology vendors, including performance, enhancements, and issue resolution
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and scalability
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 5–9 years in HRIS, HR operations, or HR systems roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Technology, Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred (technology-focused degree with HR experience is a plus)
• Strong hands-on expertise with Paycor required or highly preferred, including system administration, reporting, and workflow configuration
• Proven ability to lead HRIS-related projects, including policy rollouts, workflow configuration, and organizational structure changes
• Working knowledge of third-party payroll processing environments, including payroll data flows, inputs, and validation requirements
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll-integrated systems, with the ability to manage employee data and reporting directly within platforms
• Familiarity with multi-system environments and integrations, including recruiting platforms (e.g., TenStreet)
• Advanced analytical and reporting capability, including strong Excel skills and development of HR dashboards and metrics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion, with strong accountability for milestones and outcomes
• Background in multi-state or operationally complex organizations preferred, ideally with distributed or field-based workforces
• High attention to detail and strong process discipline, including testing and validation of system changes prior to deployment
  
  
  

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.