HRIS Manager

Local Initiatives Support Corporation • New York, NY

2d • $105,000 - $131,000

About The Position

The HRIS Manager serves as a strategic and operational partner across People & Culture, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, Compliance, and IT. The role manages and optimizes LISC’s HR technology ecosystem, including HRIS administration, systems integration, data integrity, workforce reporting and analytics, and technology-enabled process improvements. The manager works with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain connected HR platforms, support evolving business needs, and provide technical and operational support for payroll and benefits administration.

The role’s responsibilities are divided between HRIS, technology, and workforce analytics (75%) and payroll and benefits administration support (25%). It administers ADP Workforce Now and related HR technology, maintains data governance and reporting, supports audits and regulatory filings, and identifies opportunities to automate processes and improve workflows. It also provides backup reporting and operational support for multistate payroll and benefits administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in HRIS administration, HR technology, or related systems management.
• Demonstrated expertise with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS platform, including system administration, integrations, reporting, and data management.
• Experience with HR technology implementations, system testing, data governance, process automation, and vendor management.
• Proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel, and workforce reporting and analytics.
• Working knowledge of multistate payroll, benefits administration, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, PHR, HRIP, or comparable professional certification.
• Experience with HR technology platforms such as Greenhouse, Absorb LMS, PerformYard, and compensation management tools.
• Familiarity with Power Automate, Power Query, API/SFTP integrations, and workflow automation.
• Experience supporting enterprise workforce analytics, audit readiness, and compensation planning.
• Experience in a nonprofit, multistate, or complex matrixed organizational environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now and related HR technology platforms, including performance management, compensation, talent acquisition, learning management, and benefits systems.
• Manage system configurations, security access, integrations, automated data exchanges, upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination.
• Work across People & Culture, IT, Finance, and Compliance to identify business needs, implement system enhancements, and ensure effective data connectivity across enterprise platforms.
• Maintain system documentation, provide technical support and user training, and support the evaluation and implementation of new HR technologies.
• Provide on-demand reporting and audit support, including headcount reporting, EEO-1 filings, 401(k) compliance testing, and other state and federal regulatory filings.
• Maintain HR data integrity through data governance standards, access controls, audits, validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics for headcount management, financial planning, compensation, performance management, compliance, and organizational decision-making.
• Provide data, documentation, and reporting for internal and external audits, regulatory requirements, and organizational compliance initiatives.
• Use ADP Workforce Now, Power BI, MS Office, Smartsheet, and other reporting tools to strengthen data accuracy, accessibility, and workforce insights.
• Act as an HRIS liaison across People & Culture, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Compliance, providing technical expertise, reporting, data analysis, and systems support.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve system functionality and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with People & Culture colleagues on employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, performance management, compensation planning, learning, and offboarding.
• Partner with IT and external vendors to prioritize system enhancements, resolve technical issues, and support HR technology planning and continuous improvement.
• Provide backup reporting support for multistate payroll processing, including employee data changes, time and attendance, deductions, payroll adjustments, and related reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Payroll to resolve discrepancies, support audits, and implement system and process improvements.
• Support benefits administration, including employee enrollments, qualifying life events, annual open enrollment, and carrier data reconciliation.
• Partner with Benefits and external vendors to resolve enrollment and billing discrepancies and maintain accurate benefits records and system integrations.
• Provide reporting, documentation, and data support for payroll and benefits compliance requirements, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate across People & Culture and Finance to strengthen internal controls, operational continuity, and employee service delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 403(b) retirement savings plans.
• Generous holidays.
• Vacation, PTO, and sick days with flexible time-off policies.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral program rewards.
• Professional development opportunities, including ongoing training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager