HRIS Specialist (UKG)

THE RIGHT STAFF; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Hybrid work

Job summary

THE RIGHT STAFF is seeking an experienced HRIS Specialist to own UKG administration, reporting, integrations, and data integrity across a multi-state organization. This hybrid role partners with HR, Payroll, IT, Accounting, and external vendors to ensure HR technology supports business growth and operational excellence.

The position offers direct-hire with bonus eligibility and opportunities to lead major system enhancements and future technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with substantial HRIS administration responsibility.
• Strong UKG administration experience, including system setup, configuration, reporting, workflows, and security management.
• Experience supporting HRIS integrations, data feeds, and vendor relationships.
• 2+ years of payroll processing or payroll support experience.
• Experience supporting HR systems within a multi-state organization.
• Strong understanding of data integrity, security permissions, and privacy best practices.
• Ability to analyze data and create meaningful reports and dashboards.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and SME for the UK's UKG platform, including security, roles, and workflows.
• Manage reporting, dashboards, custom fields, and workforce data analytics.
• Support integrations, file feeds, and data exchange between HR systems and other business applications.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and external vendors.
• Lead system testing, upgrades, enhancements, and implementation projects.
• Provide backup payroll support and assist with HR-related operational projects.
• Develop training materials and user resources to improve system adoption and effectiveness.

Skills

UKG

HRIS

Reporting

Data analytics

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin or related field

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

Are You a UKG Expert Who Enjoys Optimizing Systems, Driving Process Improvements, and Supporting a Growing Organization?A growing multi-state organization is seeking an experienced HRIS Specialist to take ownership of HR systems administration, reporting, integrations, and data integrity. This is a highly visible role that partners with HR, Payroll, IT, Accounting, and external vendors to ensure HR technology supports business growth and operational excellence. If you enjoy a mix of system administration, troubleshooting, reporting, automation, and cross-functional collaboration, this could be an excellent opportunity.JOB DETAILS:Pay: $85,000 - $105,000 annuallyLocation: Hybrid work arrangement with 2 days per week onsiteSchedule: Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment type: Direct Hire preferred; Contract-to-Hire may be consideredBenefits or other details: Bonus eligible; opportunity to support major system enhancements, integrations, and future technology initiativesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the organization's UKG platformMaintain system configuration, security access, user roles, workflows, and overall system integrityManage reporting, dashboards, custom fields, and workforce data analyticsSupport integrations, file feeds, and data exchange between HR systems and other business applicationsTroubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and external vendorsLead system testing, upgrades, enhancements, and implementation projectsSupport performance management, benefits administration, learning management, and other HR technology programsPartner with HR, Payroll, IT, and Accounting to improve processes and drive automation initiativesAssist with HR-related operational projects and compliance reportingProvide backup support for payroll processing as neededDevelop training materials and user resources to improve system adoption and effectivenessMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:5+ years of HR experience with substantial HRIS administration responsibilityStrong UKG administration experience, including system setup, configuration, reporting, workflows, and security managementExperience supporting HRIS integrations, data feeds, and vendor relationships2+ years of payroll processing or payroll support experienceExperience supporting HR systems within a multi-state organizationStrong understanding of data integrity, security permissions, and privacy best practicesAbility to analyze data and create meaningful reports and dashboardsStrong technical aptitude and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple departmentsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience consideredAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentTO APPLY:Please upload your resume to this job posting along with your contact information and a brief cover letter. Or email your resume to [e-mail]. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.THE RIGHT STAFF is committed to helping you succeed! Our experienced recruiting team works diligently to connect talented professionals with exceptional career opportunities. Let us help YOU build YOUR success!THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.