Reporting to the Corporate HR Manager, the HRIS and Payroll Administrator will support and maintain the organization’s HRIS applications, HR analytics, and process payroll for all US locations. The HRIS and Payroll Administrator will be based at Colson Group corporate headquarters located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains optimal function of the HRIS system, which may include, customization, maintenance, and testing.
• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS users.
• Coordinates permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS users.
• Generates, creates, and maintains standard and ad-hoc reports.
• Creates and maintains various HR metrics and analytics.
• Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technology.
• Assists with HRIS/Payroll system activities such as: annual performance review process and annual merit processing.
• Responsible for payroll processing and distribution for all US employees
• Processes payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Maintains and establishes information necessary for payroll tax reporting, filing, and compliance.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll and updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and best practices.
• Assists with audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Performs other duties and projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Experience maintaining HRIS databases and processing multi-state payrolls
• Excellent customer service, attention to detail, organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent technology skills: ability to understand, interpret data using spreadsheets and other relevant tools.
• Experience with Qlik, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.
• Self-driven, motivated, and can operate with minimal direction, take initiative, and be resourceful in problem-solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
• Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 4 – 6 years in a HRIS and/or Payroll related role.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience with UKG Ready (Kronos).
• Hands on experience maintaining human resources information systems.
• Experience with payroll administration, reporting and HR metrics/analytics.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and labor laws, and best practices.
• Assists with audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Performs other duties and projects as required.