UKG HRIS Administrator

New Day Admin; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

New Day Healthcare in Springfield, MO is seeking an HRIS Administrator to oversee UKG configuration, maintenance, and support, ensuring accurate HR operations. This role partners with HR, Payroll, Operations, Accounting, and IT to optimize system functionality, improve user experience, and support strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency with strong analytical skills, ensuring data accuracy, driving process automation, and enabling informed decision-making

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience administering an HCM system such as UKG or ADP.
• 1–3 years of experience with Time & Attendance platforms (Kronos, UKG, ADP).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated project leadership and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with growth mindset and initiative.
• Experience evaluating processes and recommending data-driven improvements.
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office skills.
• Basic payroll understanding and HR compliance awareness.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• System Administration and Maintenance: Maintain, configure, and optimize UKG HRIS to support daily HR operations.
• System audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Support testing and implementation of new features and system updates.
• User Support and Training: Serve as first point of contact for HRIS questions and troubleshooting.
• Provide timely support and escalate issues as needed.
• Develop training materials and conduct stakeholder training sessions.
• Reporting and Analytics: Create and analyze standard and custom HR reports for distribution.
• Use data insights to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.
• Process Improvement and Projects: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve system efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Operations and IT on cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with acquisitions and system integrations as assigned.

Skills

HCM system administration

Time & Attendance platforms

Data analysis

Project leadership

Growth mindset

Process improvement

Advanced Excel

Payroll basics

Healthcare industry experience

Tools

UKG HRIS

Kronos

ADP

Job description

Title: UKG HRIS Administrator

Onsite: Springfield, MO, Open to Remote

Job Summary

New Day Healthcare is seeking an HRIS Administrator to join our team. This role will oversee the day-to-day configuration, maintenance, and support of UKG to ensure consistent, reliable and compliant HR operations. This role partners closely with HR, Payroll, Operations, Accounting, and IT to optimize system functionality, improve user experience, and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency with strong analytical skills, ensuring data accuracy, driving process automation, and enabling informed decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience administering an HCM system (UKG, ADP, etc.)
• 1–3 years of experience with Time & Attendance platforms (Kronos, UKG, ADP, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage deadlines, and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and a growth mindset.
• Experience evaluating processes and recommending logical, data-driven improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel skills required.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience in Healthcare Industry preferred.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration and Maintenance

• Maintain, configure, and optimize UKG HRIS functionality to support daily HR operations.
• Perform regular system audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support testing and implementation of new features, enhancements, and system updates.

User Support and Training

• Serve as the first point of contact for HRIS-related questions and system troubleshooting.
• Provide timely and professional support to end users, escalating issues as needed.
• Develop clear user training materials and conduct training sessions for stakeholders.

Reporting and Analytics

• Create, generate, and analyze standard and custom HR reports for distribution.
• Use data insights to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.

Process Improvement and Projects

• Identify opportunities to streamline internal workflows and improve system efficiency.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Operations, and IT to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with acquisitions, system integrations, and other projects as assigned.