Payroll & HRIS Specialist

The Payroll & HRIS Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while serving as a key resource for the organization's Human Resource Information System (HRIS). This role ensures payroll compliance, maintains employee data integrity, supports HR technology initiatives, and provides reporting and analytical support to HR, Finance, and business leaders.

This position plays a critical role in leveraging HR technology to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and administers HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and systems integrity.
• Configures system settings, workflows, security roles, and business processes
• Troubleshoots system issues
• Provides end-user support and training for supervisors and managers
• Generates and analyzes HR metrics and completes reporting for compliance, audits, and other mandatory reporting
• Partners with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT and other business leaders on system enhancements, process improvements, and resolving system and payroll issues
• Manages and completes all off-cycle payrolls and is a backup for payroll processor
• Develops and maintains payroll and HRIS procedures, documentation, and training materials
• Other duties as assigned Education & Experience:
• 4 year degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Information Technology, or Business Management or related field
• 1-3 years experience in Payroll or Human Resources
• 3-5 years HRIS/Payroll Technology Experience, preferably in ADP Workforce Management
• Proven project management experience in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets and monitoring to ensure outcome
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with high proficiency in Excel Competencies & Skils:
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Confidentiality is required as this job has direct access to confidential information and legal documents
• Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork across departments
• Strong business ownership mindset and business acumen
• Thought leader able to customize solutions and imagine possibilities and solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a superior attention to detail
• Superior problem-solving skills for long term issue resolution