HRIS Application Administrator

DLR Group•Minneapolis, MN

6h•$77,000 - $119,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. DLR Group's Information Technology team has an opening for an HRIS Application Administrator. This role could be based in the following studios: Omaha Overland Park Minneapolis Cleveland Position Summary The HRIS Application Administrator is responsible for the technical administration, configuration, and optimization of the organization’s Human Resources Information Systems, with a primary focus on Dayforce. This role ensures system stability, security, integration, and data integrity while partnering closely with HR, IT, and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep HRIS expertise, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset to continuously improve systems that support the full employee lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in HRIS, HR technology, business analysis, or related roles with increasing responsibility
Hands-on experience administering and configuring an HCM platform (Dayforce strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle and core HR operations from onboarding through offboarding
Proven ability to translate business needs into technical system solutions
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
High level of discretion and experience handling sensitive and confidential data
Demonstrated discipline in documentation, testing, and quality assurance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ATS configuration, integrations, and adoption
Experience implementing an HRIS
Experience coordinating or leading small to medium cross-functional initiatives
Exposure to system audits, access reviews, and compliance-related reporting
Experience supporting organizational growth, transformation, or M&A integration
Background in architecture, engineering, consulting, or professional services environments
Familiarity with change management practices and IT service delivery models

Responsibilities

Administer and support the Dayforce HRIS platform to ensure reliable performance, availability, and data integrity, including configuration, optimization, and end-user support
Configure system rules, workflows, security roles, and access controls in alignment with business and IT standards
Translate business requirements into effective system configurations and technical solutions
Troubleshoot application, data, and integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating resolution
Monitor and support system integrations, interfaces, and file transmissions (e.g., SFTP)
Perform impact analysis and coordinate configuration changes across environments following change management practices
Support vendor release cycles, patches, and system upgrades, including testing and deployment readiness
Develop and execute functional, integration, and regression testing for system changes and enhancements
Maintain system documentation, including configurations, data flows, and operational procedures
Serve as a technical liaison between HR, IT, and external vendors, communicating system status, risks, and dependencies
Create, modify, and troubleshoot reports and integrations with other systems (e.g. timekeeping, performance, API integrations, file feeds, scheduled jobs, etc.)
Manage user roles, permissions, and security groups