Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Specialist

Summary/ Objective:

The HRIS Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of YKTA’s Human Resource Information Systems. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll compliance, data integrity, system functionality, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

HRIS & Payroll Administration

• Maintain employee data & organizational structures within HRIS systems.
• Support implementation and testing of new modules, enhancements, system upgrades, & payroll system changes.
• Troubleshoot HRIS & payroll system issues and coordinate resolution with vendors & internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary processor for regular payroll cycles, ensuring payroll is completed accurately and on time.

Payroll Compliance, Auditing, & Reconciliation.

• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local wage, hour, payroll tax, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor and process garnishments, child support orders, and other required payroll deductions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.

Data Analytics & Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and distribute recurring HR, payroll, attendance, and compliance reports.
• Support the development of HR dashboards and metrics.
• Validate HRIS and payroll reports and resolve discrepancies across payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and related systems.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, required documentation, and supporting audit trails.

Additional Responsibilities

• Respond to Team Member payroll inquiries including questions regarding earnings, deductions, taxes, and payroll calculations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve process and strengthen standard work and system documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage and track FMLA requests and compliance and other leave requests.

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years of HRIS, Payroll, HR Operations or related experience.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and reviewing earnings, deductions, taxes, timekeeping data, and employee status changes.
• Experience creating reports and analytics and supporting the ongoing maintenance of dashboards.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and public speaking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities, issues, projects with successful delivery.
• Excellent judgement and decision making in complex situations.
• Able to create and modify documents in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to travel 10%, domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Experience with HRIS platforms similar to Paycom preferred.
• Experience with payroll compliance and audits preferred.

Environment:

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift up to 33lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Extended periods of standing on the plant floor.
• Able to traverse the plant facility.

EEO Statement:

YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations