Director of HRIS, Total Rewards and Payroll

Skims•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

SKIMS is seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Director of HRIS, Benefits and Payroll to lead the evolution of our people technology ecosystem and global total rewards programs. This role will serve as the company's subject matter expert for HR systems, with a strong focus on UKG, HR data integrity, reporting, automation, compliance, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will combine deep HRIS expertise with strong business acumen, leveraging technology to create efficient, scalable, and employee-centric experiences. This leader will partner closely with People & Culture, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders to drive system enhancements, reporting capabilities, workforce analytics, and benefits administration across a growing global organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive HRIS experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Deep expertise administering and optimizing UKG (UKG Pro, UKG Ready, or related platforms).
Strong experience with HR system implementations, integrations, and change management initiatives.
Proven success building workforce analytics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
Experience managing employee benefits programs and vendor relationships.
Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with HR reporting and analytics tools.
Knowledge of HR compliance requirements, data privacy regulations, and HR operational best practices.
Experience supporting multi-state and international employee populations preferred.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a high-growth environment.
Strategic thinker with a strong systems mindset.
Highly analytical and data-driven.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Strong communicator capable of translating technical concepts into business solutions.
Collaborative and relationship-oriented leader.
Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
Passionate about creating scalable employee experiences through technology and process innovation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary owner and strategic leader for UKG and all HR technology platforms.
Develop and execute the HRIS roadmap to support organizational growth and operational excellence.
Lead system configuration, optimization, upgrades, testing, and implementation of new functionality.
Evaluate and recommend new HR technology solutions to improve efficiency and employee experience.
Ensure data governance, system security, user access controls, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Partner with IT and external vendors to maintain system performance and integrations.
Act as the organization's in-house UKG expert and administrator.
Configure workflows, business processes, security roles, dashboards, and reporting structures.
Manage system enhancements, releases, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
Lead integration efforts between UKG and third-party platforms including ATS, payroll, benefits, learning, and performance management systems.
Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
Establish scalable reporting frameworks and workforce analytics capabilities.
Design and maintain executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and organizational metrics.
Deliver actionable insights related to headcount, turnover, retention, compensation, recruiting, and workforce planning.
Partner with Finance and leadership teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and organizational planning initiatives.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of all employee data and reporting outputs.
Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs.
Manage annual open enrollment processes and employee benefits communications.
Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate program effectiveness, cost management, and employee engagement.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and international benefits regulations.
Analyze utilization trends and employee feedback to enhance offerings and employee experience.
Support global benefits expansion as SKIMS continues to grow internationally.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of payroll operations across corporate, retail, and international populations.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing in all jurisdictions.
Establish payroll governance, controls, audit procedures, and compliance practices.
Partner with Finance and Accounting on payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, audits, and reporting.
Lead payroll vendor strategy, implementation, and optimization efforts.
Support international payroll expansion and operational readiness for new markets.
Oversee all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state and local leave programs, parental leave, disability programs, military leave, and international leave requirements.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international leave regulations.
Manage third-party leave administrators and related vendor partnerships.
Develop leave policies, procedures, communications, and manager guidance.
Partner with Legal and HR Business Partners on complex leave and accommodation matters.
Monitor leave trends, compliance risks, and employee experience metrics.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, system governance policies, and training materials.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, data privacy regulations, audits, and internal controls.
Lead HR system audits and support internal and external compliance reviews.
Serve as a trusted advisor to People & Culture leadership on HR technology strategy and workforce data.
Collaborate closely with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Lead, mentor, and develop HRIS and benefits team members as the function continues to scale.
Champion a culture of innovation, data-driven decision making, and operational excellence.