Sr. HRIS Analyst

Columbia Forest Products; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products seeks a Senior HRIS Analyst to lead our HR technology strategy, governance, and ongoing optimization of UKG Pro and UKG Ready. The role partners with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT and Operations to deliver scalable HR solutions, analytics, and process improvements across a multi-site manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in HRIS, strong leadership and analytics skills, and experience guiding HR data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of HRIS experience.
• 5+ years of advanced UKG Pro and UKG Ready administration experience.
• Experience leading HRIS projects and system implementations.
• Strong reporting, analytics, and dashboard development experience.
• Experience developing HR data governance frameworks.
• Manufacturing or multi-site workforce experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads HRIS strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of HR systems.
• Owns UKG Pro and UKG Ready administration and optimization.
• Develop HR data governance standards and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional HR technology projects and implementations.
• Identify opportunities to automate HR and payroll processes.
• Oversee system configuration, security, workflows, and hierarchies.
• Ensure compliance with labor, payroll, privacy, and reporting requirements.
• Foster continuous improvement and professional development within HR team.

Skills

HRIS governance

UKG Pro

UKG Ready

HR analytics

Data dashboards

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Manufacturing/multi-site experience

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certification preferred

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG Ready

Job description

The Senior HRIS Analyst serves as the lead HR technology subject matter expert responsible for the strategy, optimization, governance, and continuous improvement of the organization's HR systems, with primary ownership of UKG Ready and UKG Pro. This role partners closely with HR leadership, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Operations to develop scalable HR technology solutions, workforce analytics, and process improvements that support organizational goals.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are considered essential job functions, meaning they are fundamental to the position and performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Leads as an example of CFP’s values: CustomerService, Absolute Integrity, We Are Family, Share the Success
• Develop and maintain the HRIS roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
• Establish HR data governance standards, policies, and best practices.
• Lead HR technology optimization initiatives and recommend long-term system improvements.
• Serve as the primary advisor to HR leadership on HR systems strategy and workforce technology capabilities.
• Act as the functional lead for UKG Pro and UKG Ready.
• Oversee configuration strategy, security structures, workflows, and organizational hierarchies.
• Evaluate and implement new modules, enhancements, and system capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional HR technology projects and implementations.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual HR and payroll processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate system enhancement efforts.
• Create sustainable processes that improve efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with labor, payroll, privacy, and reporting requirements.
• Lead enterprise-wide HR data audits and remediation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations in all locations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the HR team.
• HR Subject Matter Expert demonstrated through HR certification.
• Other duties and projects assigned to meet CFP’s Mission and Purpose.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of HRIS experience.
• 5+ years of advanced UKG Pro and UKG Ready administration experience.
• Experience leading HRIS projects and system implementations.
• Strong reporting, analytics, and dashboard development experience.
• Experience developing HR data governance frameworks.
• Manufacturing or multi-site workforce experience preferred. Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively in a team.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Ability to travel occasionally.