Senior HRIS Specialist

Formerra Llc
Chicago, IL, United States
2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Data Integrity Document Management Systems Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Microsoft Office Automated Data Processing (ADP) HR Software Data Management

Job description

Job Summary: The Senior HRIS Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role serves as a subject matter expert in HR systems, ensuring data integrity, system efficiency, and alignment with HR and organizational goals. The specialist partners with HR, Finance, IT, and other departments to support HR technology initiatives and improve user experience. The Payroll/HRIS specialist will be responsible for support in managing payroll for employees., Check timesheets globally for accuracy through ADP and with other payroll providers. Responsible for all payroll-related processing activities in US, Canada, and UK. Assists in the preparation of year-end W-2s or other related tax filings or reports Provide general administrative support including preparing reports for Finance, HR, and other departments as necessary. Initiates routine daily/weekly/monthly reporting. Assists benefit team with benefit enrollments in ADP. Assists Finance team with payroll audits or reconciliation of payroll files. Administer and maintain HRIS system. Lead system upgrades, implementations, and integrations with other platforms. Ensure data accuracy and integrity through audits, reporting, and troubleshooting. Develop and maintain HR dashboards, metrics, and analytics to support decision-making. Provide end-user support and training for HRIS tools and processes. Collaborate with HR and IT teams to identify and implement process improvements. Completes new hire setup in payroll systems. Maintains all payroll-related files and records. Manage system security roles and permissions. Document system configurations, workflows, and procedures. Stay current on HR technology trends and recommend enhancements.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to function well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficient with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Teampay. Proficient with pulling reports, understanding reports, and Microsoft Excel. Strong knowledge of HR processes and data management. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., Bachelor’s degree in business preferred or 4 plus years of payroll/HRIS management experience. 2-5 years of proven payroll experience. Excellent knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and ADP Teampay.

About the company

Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways â?? driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit

www.formerra.com

Formerra leads in the market with the following key capabilities:

  • Problem-solving mindset, based on ingenuity and backed by a skilled and experienced commercial team that brings differentiated insights across markets including healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility
  • Expansive material portfolio, including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers across leading material brands
  • Integrated, long-standing relationships with leading, global suppliers
  • Unparalleled and highly specialized technical, processing, and design support
  • Regulatory-compliant material support and expertise

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