HR Systems Specialist

Packard Culligan Water; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Packard Culligan Water HR team is recruiting an HR Systems Specialist who will serve as the subject matter expert for HR systems, reporting, and process improvement. This role focuses on UKG administration, HR analytics, reporting, system optimization, and payroll back-up support, partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders to improve data integrity and the employee experience.

Typical activities include HRIS administration, building dashboards in UKG, Cognos, and Excel;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IS, business, data analytics, or equivalent.
• 3+ years supporting HRIS, HR operations, payroll, or reporting.
• Experience administering UKG or similar HRIS platform.
• Strong reporting and analytics with dashboards and data visualization.
• Experience leading projects and implementing process improvements.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• HRIS administration and reporting for HR systems and payroll.
• Configure workflows, security roles, business rules, and integrations.
• Troubleshoot system issues and support HR, managers, and employees.
• Maintain data accuracy via audits, validation and compliance checks.
• Develop HR dashboards and analytics using UKG, Cognos, and Excel.
• Lead HR technology projects from planning to implementation.
• Create training materials and user guides for system users.

Skills

HRIS admin

UKG expertise

Data analytics

Project management

Data quality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business/Data Analytics

Tools

UKG

Cognos

Power BI

Excel

Job description

HR Systems Specialist

Position Summary

The HR Systems Specialist serves as the Human Resources team's subject matter expert for HR systems, reporting, and process improvement. This role is responsible for UKG administration, HR analytics, reporting, system optimization, and payroll back-up support. The HR Systems Specialist partners closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Information Technology, and business leaders to improve data integrity, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience.

What You’ll Do

HRIS Administration & Reporting

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for UKG.
• Configure and maintain system workflows, security roles, business rules, and integrations.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide support to HR, managers, and employees.
• Ensure data accuracy through audits, validation, and compliance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and analytics using UKG, Cognos, Excel, and related tools.
• Support key HR programs, including open enrollment, performance reviews, merit planning, and workforce reporting.
• Create training materials, documentation, and user guides for system users.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Lead HR technology and process improvement initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, data quality, and user experience.
• Manage project timelines, testing, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with internal teams and vendors on system enhancements and integrations.
• Support change management efforts and adoption of new tools and processes.

HR Operations & Payroll Support

• Maintain employee, organizational, position, and benefits data within HR systems.
• Assist with benefits administration, audits, and reconciliations.
• Support employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and job changes.
• Provide back-up support for payroll processing, audits, and reconciliation activities.
• Participate in testing and validation of payroll and HR system updates.
• Support special projects and other HR initiatives as needed.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience supporting HRIS, HR operations, payroll, or HR reporting.
• Experience administering or supporting an HRIS platform, preferably UKG.
• Strong reporting and analytics experience, including dashboards and data visualization tools.
• Experience leading projects and implementing process improvements.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, controls, and data confidentiality requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• UKG experience.
• Experience with Cognos, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• HRIS, payroll, HR analytics, or project management certifications.

Culligan Offers

• Competitive base salary with high incentive potential.

• Corporate support in human resources, accounting, compliance, and operations strategy.

• Annual company-wide meeting focused on initiatives, training, development, and recognition.

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • $0 deductible medical insurance

  • Dental and vision coverage

  • Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance

  • Wellness program

  • 401(k) plan with generous company match

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

Pay Range

$76,500 — $93,000 USD

The Packard Culligan group of dealerships is a family-owned company with values based on accountability, caring about relationships and open-mindedness to exceeding customer and employee expectations. Our dealerships are locally run by employees who are a part of the communities that they serve. We offer the best drinking water and the largest variety of water treatment products and services available for your home or business. Culligan products are built to last and are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee as well as the best trained and experienced service technicians in the industry.

Packard Culligan offers full-time employees Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, as well as other employee benefits.

Packard Culligan and all of its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.