Senior HRIS Administrator

Roessel Joy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roessel Joy, a leading professional services organization, is seeking a Senior HRIS Administrator to support HR Technology & Operations. This role involves complex reporting and analytics, HR data integrity, and enhancing HR systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of HRIS experience, expertise in systems like Dayforce or Workday, and advanced Excel skills. The position offers opportunities for strategic contributions to HR operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HRIS experience with strong reporting and analytics expertise.
• Expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Dayforce, Workday, or similar systems.
• Advanced Excel skills required including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and Macros.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for HRIS-related issues.
• Lead HRIS configuration enhancements and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain complex reports, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics.

Skills

HRIS experience

Advanced reporting and analytics

Strong communication skills

Project management

Troubleshooting skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

UKG

Power BI

Excel

Job description

A leading professional services organization is seeking a Senior HRIS Administrator to join its growing HR Technology & Operations team. This is a highly visible role supporting enterprise HR systems, advanced reporting, analytics, data governance, and process optimization initiatives across HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Operations.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HRIS professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex system challenges, and wants to play a strategic role in enhancing HR technology and reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for HRIS-related issues, reporting, and system functionality
• Lead HRIS configuration enhancements, testing, implementations, and process improvements
• Support and optimize HR modules related to Benefits, Payroll, Workforce Management, and Onboarding
• Develop and maintain complex reports, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics using HRIS and BI tools
• Conduct advanced audits, data validation, and ensure overall HR data integrity and compliance
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Benefits, IT, Finance, and external vendors
• Create training materials and deliver user training sessions for HR systems and reporting tools
• Drive automation initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline HR operations and workflows
• Support compliance reporting, compensation analytics, turnover reporting, and workforce data initiatives

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HRIS experience with strong reporting and analytics expertise
• Experience within legal, professional services, or similarly fast-paced environments strongly preferred
• Expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Dayforce, Workday, UKG, or similar systems
• Advanced Excel skills required including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros, and data auditing
• Experience with Power BI or other visualization/reporting tools preferred
• Strong understanding of HR systems architecture, integrations, and data governance
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, analytical, and customer service skills

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting Benefits Administration and Payroll workflows
• Prior experience managing HRIS implementations, upgrades, or system enhancements
• Experience in high-growth or matrixed organizations