About This Role
This HRIS Specialist/Analyst role supports the administration and configuration of HRIS and payroll systems for a growing multi-location home services company. The position is responsible for employee onboarding, profile and access management, developing process standards, supporting reporting needs, and owning end-to-end payroll processing. It suits someone organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build expertise in HCM systems, process management, and payroll operations.
Responsibilities
- Process new hire, termination, transfer, and other employee lifecycle changes within the HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring data is entered accurately and on time
- Support employee onboarding by setting up new hires in HR and payroll systems, including personal information, tax elections, direct deposit, and benefit enrollments
- Set up and maintain employee payroll records, including pay rates, pay groups, deductions, earnings codes, and other payroll setup requirements
- Manage user access and system permissions within HRIS and payroll platforms, including creating, updating, and deactivating user accounts
- Own end-to-end payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees, including validating calculated incentive amounts, reviewing time records, and resolving discrepancies
- Work within multiple HR, payroll, and operational systems to access, compile, and import pay data components needed to complete payroll processing
- Partner with key stakeholders, including operations leaders and Finance, to validate pay data and produce accurate, on-time payroll results
- Respond to routine employee and manager questions regarding onboarding, system access, and payroll setup, escalating complex issues as needed
- Support regular reporting packages related to overtime costs, review process progress, wage change activity, and retention metrics
- Run and distribute standard HR and payroll reports; support ad hoc reporting requests from HR, Payroll, and Finance
- Audit employee records on a regular basis to identify and correct data discrepancies and ensure data integrity across systems
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of HRIS and payroll setup processes and procedures
- Assist with system testing, updates, and configuration changes as directed by HRIS and Payroll leadership
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Recruiting, and site leadership to ensure employee data changes are reflected accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and compensation data at all times
- Support other HRIS, payroll, and HR administrative tasks as assigned
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in HR, payroll, HRIS, or a related administrative role
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered
- Working knowledge of payroll setup and processing, including pay types, deductions, taxing jurisdictions, and basic wage and hour concepts
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including basic formulas and data organization
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support employees and managers across locations
- Comfortable learning new systems and processes, with a willingness to take direction and grow within the role
Nice to have:
- Experience with HRIS and/or payroll systems, e.g. Paycom, Paylocity, Paychex, UKG
- Experience within commissioned-based and/or field-based organizations
