HRIS Analyst

CJ Logistics America; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

CJ Logistics America is seeking an HRIS Administrator to maintain and optimize the Dayforce system across core HR modules, including onboarding, payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and records management. You will support end-users, manage tickets, and collaborate with vendors to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires 3+ years of enterprise HRIS experience (Dayforce preferred), a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supporting an enterprise HRIS system (Dayforce preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, IT, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure the HRIS (Dayforce) across core modules: employee records, onboarding, document management, payroll, compensation, benefits, recruiting, and timekeeping.
• Provide timely functional and technical support to end-users; manage the HRIS ticket queue and collaborate with vendor support.

Skills

HRIS experience

Dayforce

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business IT

Tools

Dayforce

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At this time, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Culture: You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven excellence in a growing company with a performance record that continues to climb.
• Impact: Every day presents new opportunities to optimize HR technologies, drive system usability, elevate analytics, and support strategic HR projects across our enterprise network.
• Salary & Benefits: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to offer a base salary of $80,000-$95,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to support deadlines or cross‑functional collaboration.
• Location: Work from our Des Plaines, IL corporate office 4 days per week with hybrid flexibility built around business needs.

What You’ll Do:

• System Administration: Maintain and configure the HRIS system (Dayforce) across core modules, including employee records, onboarding, document management, payroll, compensation, benefits administration, recruiting, and timekeeping.
• System Support & Troubleshooting: Provide timely functional and technical support to end-users, manage the HRIS ticket queue, and collaborate with vendor support to resolve system or workflow issues.
• Integrations & Release Management: Monitor, test, and troubleshoot automated data feeds and third‑party system integrations (e.g., benefits providers, payroll, ATS). Assist with evaluating new features, software releases, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and change management.
• Reporting & Analytics: Design, build, and deliver standard, custom, and ad‑hoc reports and dashboards to track key HR metrics, support compliance requirements, and inform strategic business decisions.
• Security, Audits & Compliance: Administer HRIS user access and security roles in alignment with company policies and data privacy standards. Execute routine data and security audits to maintain data integrity and support SOX compliance or regulatory audits.
• Documentation & Training: Create and maintain user guides, process documentation, and SOPs to support system usability, operations, and cross‑functional training.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR Field and Center of Excellence teams (Total Rewards, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compliance & Employee Relations) and Audit teams to support cyclical HR processes and special projects.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience supporting an enterprise system, preferably an HRIS platform (Dayforce experience preferred).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• HR & Payroll Concepts: Strong understanding of core HR concepts, payroll workflows, and system data structures.
• Analytical & Troubleshooting Skills: Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills with high attention to detail and the ability to elevate complex issues appropriately.
• Autonomy & Task Management: Ability to manage tasks and projects independently from concept through execution while operating effectively within a team.
• Integrity & Discretion: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential data with high integrity and discretion.
• Communication & Software Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel), and HR tech tools.
• Office Environment Readiness: Ability to perform in a professional office setting—sitting for prolonged periods at a desk, operating computer/phone equipment, and occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds.

What’s In It for You:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and MORE!
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement in a growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
• Hybrid Flexibility: Work from our Des Plaines, IL corporate office 4 days per week with hybrid flexibility built around business needs.
• Stable Corporate Role: This is a Salary, Exempt corporate role within our Human Resources division.
• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: Join an Equal Opportunity Employer that relies on diverse skills and perspectives to drive innovation, providing reasonable accommodations to ensure success.

About CJ Logistics America:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third‑party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees.

CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer‑packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or harassment of any type based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability or other characteristics protected by applicable law. CJ Logistics participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.