HRIS Manager

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the United States

Full-time employment

Leadership development opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Partner Company is seeking an HRIS Manager to lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of the HR technology ecosystem, with a focus on UKG Pro and integrations. You will partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance to translate operational needs into scalable tech solutions and drive data governance and reporting.

You will manage a high-performing HRIS team, oversee vendor relationships, and guide system implementations and enhancements, shaping HR technology strategy across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in HRIS or HR tech.
• 2+ years leading teams or projects.
• Advanced hands-on UKG Pro admin experience.
• Experience with HRIS integrations and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HRIS team by setting priorities, standards, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Define and execute the HR technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Partner with HR and leaders to enhance HR processes and system usability.
• Balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day system administration and resource planning.
• Oversee UKG Pro configuration, security, workflows, testing, reporting, and integrations.
• Serve as primary escalation point for UKG Pro and related HR systems for payroll and processing issues.
• Manage vendor relationships and service delivery to meet requirements and performance standards.
• Establish and maintain HR data governance, privacy, security controls, and access management.
• Develop HR reports, dashboards, analytics, and workforce insights for decision-making.
• Maintain data accuracy through monitoring, reconciliations, audits, and controls.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, Compliance to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Lead testing, training, change management for HR technology implementations.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, workload planning, and development within the HRIS team.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture of service quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

UKG Pro administration

HR systems strategy

Data governance

Vendor management

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

iCIMS familiarity

HRIS integrations (APIs, SFTP)

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an HRIS Manager based in the United States.

The HRIS Manager will lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s human resources technology ecosystem. This remote leadership role combines hands‑on technical expertise with strategic planning to ensure HR systems remain secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. You will oversee UKG Pro and related platforms, manage system integrations, strengthen data governance, and deliver workforce reporting that supports informed decision‑making. Working closely with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and business leaders, you will translate operational needs into effective technology solutions and streamlined processes. You will also lead and develop a high‑performing HRIS team, oversee vendor relationships, and drive successful system implementations and enhancements. This opportunity offers the chance to shape HR technology strategy within a forward‑looking organization focused on innovation, operational excellence, and employee development.

Accountabilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the HRIS team by establishing priorities, service standards, performance expectations, and professional development plans.

• Define and execute the HR technology roadmap, aligning systems, projects, and process improvements with business objectives and operational requirements.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, technology capabilities, system usability, and employee experience.

• Balance strategic initiatives with day‑to‑day system administration, urgent operational needs, compliance obligations, and available team resources.

• Oversee the configuration, administration, maintenance, upgrades, implementations, and optimization of UKG Pro and other assigned HR technology platforms.

• Serve as the operational owner and primary technical escalation point for UKG Pro and related HR systems, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues affecting payroll and other business processes.

• Manage system access, production support, critical processing activities, and the HR technology project portfolio, ensuring initiatives are prioritized, delivered, and adopted effectively.

• Manage vendor relationships and service delivery to ensure technology solutions meet organizational requirements, service expectations, and performance standards.

• Establish and maintain HR data governance frameworks, privacy protocols, security controls, and access management standards.

• Ensure appropriate role‑based access, least‑privilege permissions, segregation of duties, approval workflows, and periodic access reviews across HR systems.

• Maintain system documentation, testing evidence, security records, audit materials, issue logs, and corrective‑action documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.

• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating technology, data, and operational risks.

• Oversee system integrations, interfaces, APIs, SFTP connections, automated jobs, and data exchanges to maintain accurate, secure, and reliable information flows.

• Monitor integration failures and scheduled processes, coordinating timely corrective action when issues affect payroll, onboarding, benefits, compliance, or other critical operations.

• Maintain integration inventories, data‑flow documentation, testing controls, and production deployment records.

• Lead the development of HR reports, dashboards, analytics, and workforce insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making.

• Maintain data accuracy and integrity through monitoring, reconciliations, audits, and effective process controls.

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, Compliance, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable system solutions and sustainable process improvements.

• Lead testing, training, communications, and change management activities associated with HR technology implementations and enhancements.

• Oversee hiring, performance management, workload planning, resource allocation, succession planning, and employee development within the HRIS team.

• Foster a collaborative, customer‑focused culture that emphasizes service quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• At least five years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR technology, or a closely related discipline.

• At least two years of experience leading employees, projects, or major HR technology workstreams.

• Advanced hands‑on experience administering UKG Pro, including system configuration, security, workflows, testing, reporting, and integrations.

• Experience supporting or administering applicant tracking, recruiting, or talent management platforms; familiarity with iCIMS is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing HR technology implementations, system upgrades, enhancements, and optimization projects.

• Practical knowledge of APIs, SFTP integrations, interface monitoring, and system‑to‑system data flows.

• Working knowledge of HR data governance, role‑based security, privacy requirements, access controls, and data quality management.

• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, testing system solutions, managing production implementations, and resolving complex technical issues.

• Strong project management, organizational, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

• Excellent vendor management and stakeholder engagement capabilities, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple business functions.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and system‑related issues to nontechnical audiences.

• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills, including coaching, performance management, workload coordination, and employee development.

• Ability to manage confidential employee information responsibly and maintain high standards of data security and discretion.

• Preferred: SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP certification.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10–25% of the time to job sites or office locations.

• Ability to perform essential job functions involving extended periods of sitting or standing, repetitive hand and wrist movements, climbing stairs, and occasionally moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $116,860–$155,995, depending on qualifications, experience, and other applicable factors.

• Remote work opportunity within the United States.

• Full‑time employment.

• Opportunity to lead HR technology strategy and oversee a broad portfolio of systems, integrations, and process improvement initiatives.

• Professional growth opportunities through leadership responsibilities, technology projects, and continuous learning.

• Opportunity to develop and mentor a dedicated HRIS team.

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation, inclusion, and creative problem‑solving.

• Exposure to evolving HR technologies and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and workforce decision‑making.

• Travel opportunities to collaborate with teams at job sites and office locations.