Sr. HR Technology Engineer

Jobgether; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior technical ownership across an R

Cross-functional exposure

Mentor peers and develop team

Job summary

Jobgether in the United States seeks a Senior HR Technology Engineer to lead architecture, configuration, security, and performance of the enterprise HR technology ecosystem. You will mentor peers, guide platform decisions, and coordinate across HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance.

The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership in releases, upgrades, and major implementations, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable HR systems.

Qualifications

• 5--7 years of HRIS or HR systems experience with senior-level responsibilities
• Hands-on experience with HR platform configuration, systems management, and troubleshooting in an enterprise HRIS/HCM
• Experience leading system releases, upgrades, implementations, including testing and post-launch support
• Strong expertise in access governance, role-based permissions, data security, and HR controls
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• UKG Pro/UKG Workforce Management experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical SME across HR technology platforms with advanced configuration and troubleshooting
• Design scalable tech solutions addressing current needs and strengthening the HR tech ecosystem
• Lead system releases, upgrades, and major implementations with testing and deployment activities
• Maintain role-based access, permissions, and security aligned with data governance
• Monitor performance and implement enhancements for efficiency, accuracy, and UX
• Escalate complex issues and coordinate with IT, vendors, and HR leadership
• Support data privacy, security, regulatory, and organizational requirements with stakeholders
• Represent HR Technology in projects involving HR teams, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Provide technical input during solution design ensuring operational soundness and architecture
• Develop and deliver training for Engineers and Coordinators on processes and compliance
• Mentor peers through documentation and knowledge sharing
• Maintain configuration records, change logs as auditable resources
• Support I-9 compliance administration, audits, and E-Verify processes
• Contribute to HR tech audits and stay current with platform updates and regulations

Skills

HRIS / HR systems

System architecture

Access governance

Problem solving

Communication

Independent prioritization

HR processes understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business

PMP certification

Tools

UKG Pro / UKG Workforce Management

iCIMS

Betterworks

Qualtrics

APIs / middleware

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. HR Technology Engineer based in United States.

This is a senior technical role responsible for the architecture, configuration, security, and operational performance of an enterprise HR technology ecosystem.

You will serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues and provide advanced guidance on platform decisions, access governance, and process design.

The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership across system releases, integrations, upgrades, and major implementations.

You will work closely with HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure HR systems remain secure, reliable, and scalable.

The position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to improve technology supporting the full employee lifecycle.

You will also mentor technical peers, strengthen documentation, and promote continuous improvement across HR Technology Operations.

The role is ideal for an experienced HR technology professional who enjoys solving complex problems while remaining deeply hands-on.

Accountabilities

• Serve as the senior technical subject matter expert across HR technology platforms, providing advanced configuration, architecture guidance, and complex troubleshooting.
• Design and implement scalable technology solutions that address current business needs while strengthening the long-term HR technology ecosystem.
• Lead system releases, upgrades, and major implementations, coordinating testing, stakeholder communication, deployment activities, and post-launch support.
• Design and maintain role-based access, permissions, and security frameworks across HR platforms in alignment with enterprise data governance standards.
• Monitor system performance and proactively implement enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, reliability, and user experience.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues, determining appropriate solutions and engaging IT, vendors, or HR leadership when necessary.
• Partner with IT, Legal, and Compliance to support data privacy, security, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Represent HR Technology in projects involving HR teams, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders, including system implementations and integrations.
• Provide technical expertise during solution design discussions, ensuring configurations are operationally sound and architecturally defensible.
• Develop and deliver training for Engineers and Coordinators on system processes, platform capabilities, and compliance requirements.
• Mentor technical peers through documentation, hands-on demonstrations, knowledge sharing, and ongoing guidance.
• Maintain comprehensive configuration records, process documentation, and change logs as accurate and auditable resources.
• Support I-9 compliance administration, audits, and E-Verify processes for corporate hires.
• Contribute to HR technology and data compliance audits while maintaining awareness of relevant platform updates, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 5--7 years of HRIS or HR systems experience, with demonstrated progression into senior-level technical responsibilities.
• Deep hands-on experience with HR platform configuration, systems management, and complex troubleshooting within an enterprise HRIS or HCM environment.
• Proven experience leading system releases, upgrades, or implementations, including testing, stakeholder communication, and post-launch support.
• Strong expertise in access governance, role-based permissions, data security, and HR technology controls.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong understanding of HR functions, business processes, and the role of HR technology in supporting organizational operations.
• Advanced experience with UKG Pro, UKG Workforce Management, or a comparable enterprise HRIS platform is preferred.
• Experience with iCIMS, Betterworks, Qualtrics, or Confirm is a plus.
• Familiarity with I-9 compliance administration, E-Verify, HR compliance audits, and data security frameworks is preferred.
• Understanding of system integrations, middleware, and API-based data flows is desirable.
• Experience within staffing, healthcare, or travel nursing environments is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $80,000--$90,000 USD.
• Senior-level technical ownership across an enterprise HR technology ecosystem.
• Opportunity to work across HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, vendors, and other business stakeholders.
• Hands-on involvement in major system implementations, integrations, upgrades, and technology improvements.
• Opportunity to mentor peers and contribute to the development of HR Technology Operations.
• Exposure to HR technology, compliance, security, and systems supporting the full employee lifecycle.