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# HRIS & Payroll Specialist

- **Company:** Jefferson County
- **Location:** Fairfield, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Documentation, System Configuration, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Performance Tuning, Software Systems, Kronos, HR Software
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=efcccbbfe5fd3ded

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or associate degree in HR, Accounting, Business or Finance (or 4+ years of equivalent work experience) required
 * Three (3) years of HRIS administration, payroll administration, or HR operations experience required (healthcare experience preferred)

 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
 * Knowledge of payroll laws & tax regulations required
 * Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards preferred

## Description

HRIS Administration:

 * Serve as the primary administrator for JCHC's HRIS platforms (UKG/Kronos/Position Manager).

 * Implement, modify and support timekeeping, HRIS and payroll software systems.
 * Coordinate system upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of new functionality.
 * Develop end-user training materials and provide HRIS support to managers and employees.
 * Maintain employee records, organizational structures, workflows, security access, and system configurations.
 * Process employee job changes, compensation changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations within the HRIS.
 * Create and maintain standard HR dashboards and workforce reports.
 * Conduct routine data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of employee information.
 * Partner with vendors to resolve system issues and optimize system performance.
 * Evaluate and recommend software solutions to improve operational efficiency and user experience.

Payroll Administration (Backup Payroll Responsibility):

 * Serve as backup payroll administrator for the organization.
 * Process payroll independently on a regular rotation, typically at least one payroll cycle each month.
 * Ensure payroll accuracy through review and validation of time records, leave balances, earning codes, differentials, incentive payments and deductions.
 * Assist with payroll audits and reconciliation.
 * Maintain payroll system knowledge and regulatory compliance requirements.
 * Provide payroll coverage during vacations, absences, peak workload periods, and emergencies.
 * Respond to payroll-related employee questions when appropriate.

Compliance and Data Governance:

 * Maintain confidentiality and security of employee information.
 * Support federal and state compliance reporting requirements.
 * Assist with: ACA reporting, EEO reporting, workforce analytics requests, wage & hour audits, other reports as needed.
 * Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable employment regulations.
 * Develop procedures to support HRIS and payroll compliance standards.

Project and Process Improvement Support:

 * Lead HR/Payroll technology improvement initiatives.
 * Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
 * Assist with integration projects involving payroll, benefits, timekeeping, recruitment, and onboarding systems.
 * Develop standard operating procedures and user documentation.

General:

 * Serves in different JCHC committees as needed.
 * Other duties as assigned by Human Resources Director.