HRIS Manager - UKG

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a HRIS Manager with UKG experience to join a large manufacturing company in Milwaukee for a contract to direct hire.

Pay" $55-70/HR

Description:

Manages, implements and maintains all HR systems, services, and applications used to house

or transport employee data for the Company. Leads project coordination and day-to-day

management for the Company’s Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) team.

Oversees vendor management to ensure system performance standards are met. Works to

drive platform optimization, data integrity, and self-service. This role balances technical

stewardship, operational leadership, and strategic oversight.

Job Responsibilities

● System Administration & Maintenance: Leads the HRIS organization in configuring,

updating, and optimizing HR applications while managing system integrations (payroll,

benefits, recruiting), security permissions, and vendor relationships.

● Business Partnership & Relationship Management: Partners directly with stakeholders

to ensure cross-functional alignment and operational efficiency. Balances business

priorities and technical requirements with team capacity.

● Process Optimization: Identifies opportunities to standardize and automate manual HR

tasks to create efficient and predictable HR workflows and improve user experience.

● Data Integrity & Compliance: Enforces data governance practices, conducts routine

audits to ensure employee record accuracy, and maintains compliance with data privacy

regulations.

● Analytics & Reporting: Leads the HRIS organization in standardizing self-service

reporting to improve access to real-time data and reduce the operational dependency

on the HRIS team.

● Strategic Technology & Roadmap Management: Maintains the HRIS roadmap and

strategy, evaluating existing system performance against technological trends.

Recommends enhancements or process-level solutions that leverage existing

investments to achieve a modern, efficient HR environment.

● Managerial Responsibilities & Budget Stewardship: Performs a full range of managerial

duties including interviewing, hiring, coaching, and developing staff. Directs and assigns

departmental work, oversees performance management, and manages the

departmental budget to ensure cost-effectiveness: Handles hiring, performance

management, coaching, work assignment, and departmental budget oversight.

● Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned to support evolving business

requirements and technical updates.

Job Skills Requirements

● Demonstrated accomplishments using HR Systems to support functional areas

● Strong organization and time management skills necessary to manage multiple projects

simultaneously

● Solid analytical skills and attention to detail

● Strong communication skills for both written and verbal communication

● Ability to influence change

● Self-directed, flexible and team oriented

Competencies

•Outstanding diagnostic, analytical, and troubleshooting skills; solid communication and

influence skills to build trust across both technical and business-focused stakeholders; ability to

translate complex system issues into actionable business terms.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements

● HRIS Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience managing

Human Resource Information Systems within large, complex organizations

● Leadership Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience directly managing,

mentoring, and developing internal professional and administrative staff

● Vendor Stewardship: 5+ years managing vendor SLAs, performance, and contracts.

● Stabilization & Optimization: Proven track record stabilizing HR systems and optimizing

post-go-live processes.

● Preferred Systems: Experience with SAP and UKG integration preferred.

\nCompany Description

Your local Southeastern Wisconsin Staffing company striving to become the most trusted company to help you find people in the state.

Company Description

Your local Southeastern Wisconsin Staffing company striving to become the most trusted company to help you find people in the state.