HRIS Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is currently recruiting for an HRIS Manager. The role is responsible for leading the organization's HRIS platform, identifying, developing, and managing the planning, administration, and implementation of HR systems, projects, processes, and productivity tools. The goal is to improve HR processes, employee efficiency, user experience, data accessibility, and decision-making. This role also involves serving as a product expert for the UKG platform and collaborating with subject matter experts of other systems and the IT team to address HR-related challenges through technology. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, technical, possess strong leadership qualities, and have extensive experience in HRIS platforms and HR processes. This is a full-time role based at our corporate headquarters in Wakefield, MA with a three-day-a-week requirement in the office.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute the HRIS strategy in alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Lead the HRIS team to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement of systems.
• Manage current and new development for the HR systems.
• Manage the HR Systems (UKG Pro & ICIMs knowledge preferred).
• Manage the delivery of HR projects and programs of high complexity and impact on time and on budget (Project management).
• Develop complex Business Intelligence reports.
• Develop & Manage productivity tools and internal HR Websites (Power Apps, SharePoint, etc.).
• Act as a technical product expert, work with Internal IT team, and external consultants to implement new technologies and troubleshoot issues.
• Establish and maintain security, data privacy, data protection, and integrity controls.
• Perform system audits working with internal audit and IT security to maintain data integrity across all system interfaces.
• Perform testing of new functionality. Review and test upgrades to determine the functionality associated with each system change.
• Partner with HR team and operational leaders to define information needs and specifications. Provide technical and analytical assistance.
• In partnership with IT, map spec files to current HR systems for new integrations.
• Analyze needs, develop, and deliver individual and/or group training to users to ensure optimal and efficient utilization of UKG/ESS (Employee Self-Service) within the workplace.
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols pertaining to the use of Human Resources applications.
• Research and resolve HR Systems problems, unexpected results, or process flaws; perform scheduled activities; recommend solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Monitor interfaces between HR system and Payroll, as well as other third-party vendor systems; analyze and resolve discrepancies.
• Propose new/revised processes to streamline HRIS operations.
• Collect and clean data-sets across multiple data sources.
• Identify key insights and help build the framework to tell the “data story”.
• Generate reports/queries, including writing, maintaining, and supporting a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
• Develop standard reports for ongoing business needs.
• Manage data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
• Consult with business leaders and HR to understand priorities and translate those into requirements for dashboards and other solutions.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related discipline.

Years of Experience: At least five years of experience supporting and managing HRIS function.

Technical Skills

• Proven experience managing HR Information Systems, UKG Pro and iCIMS are preferred.
• Proven experience managing employees.
• Expertise in IT-related systems.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Experience in Reporting/BI tools, preferably Cognos, Business Objects, or advanced SQL skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint: Expertise in using these tools for data analysis and presentation.
• Data Extraction and Analysis: Ability to extract data from multiple sources and analyze large, disparate datasets.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Expertise in solving complex issues and analyzing data to derive solutions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Presentation and Communication: Ability to present research and analysis findings to key stakeholders effectively.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Skilled at working with diverse business groups and teams across functions.
• Attention to Detail and Organization: Strong ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and stay organized.
• Project Management: Able to balance and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Communication: Regular, open communication to ensure understanding and transparency within teams.
• Escalation to Senior Management: Ensures that important information is escalated in a timely and effective manner.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with all team members to understand needs and promote cooperation.
• Influence and Collaboration: Able to communicate and influence effectively for smooth collaboration across teams.
• Trustworthiness: Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in all actions.
• Direct and Open Communication: Builds and maintains strong relationships through honest and clear communication.
• Customer-Focused: Understands and addresses customer needs while keeping things efficient and simple.
• Adapting Processes for Customers: Helps customers adjust standard processes to achieve desired outcomes.

Additional Information

Location: Wakefield, MA

Travel: 5%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid, three days a week in the office.

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities