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# Senior HRIS and Benefits Specialist

- **Company:** Fred Inc
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,330.0 - $119,115.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Kronos, Cobra, HR Software, Data Management, Workday HRIS
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=77d84040ea351c17

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years of progressive HRIS experience, including hands-on system administration, configuration, and workflow development
 * Demonstrated experience managing EDI integrations between an HRIS and benefit carriers or TPAs
 * Experience conducting HRIS audits and implementing system improvements
 * Direct experience with UKG Pro or UKG Ready
 * Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
 * Strong Excel and data management skills
 * Experience implementing or optimizing an HRIS system

Preferred

 * Direct experience UKG Ready
 * UKG Pro/Ready certification
 * SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR
 * Experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, or human services setting

## Description

* Serve as primary system administrator for UKG - configurations, security roles, user access, upgrades
 * Audit the current UKG implementation and build a prioritized optimization roadmap with the VP of HR
 * Design and deploy automated workflows that reduce manual effort across HR
 * Administer all employee benefit plans (health, dental, vision, life) and lead annual Open Enrollment
 * Serve as primary liaison to carriers, the 401(k) provider, and third-party administrators.
 * Manage EDI feeds between UKG and benefit carriers, ensuring accurate, timely, HIPAA-compliant data exchange
 * Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and ACA, including required filings
 * Build HR reports, dashboards, and analytics; support EEO-1, ACA, and other regulatory reporting
 * Train HR staff and end users on HRIS functionality and best practices


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