HRIS Manager

Mather Headquarters•Evanston, IL

37d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Mather and transform how HR technology empowers people! We’re seeking an HRIS Manager who combines technical expertise with a passion for collaboration. In this full-time, salaried role, you’ll leverage five-plus years of experience across diverse HRIS platforms—including UKG, Kronos, and Business Intelligence tools—to create seamless systems and insightful reporting. Your advanced Excel skills, from dashboards and pivot tables to complex analytics, will help shape strategies that improve the team member experience. You’ll guide end-to-end implementations of new HR systems, provide training that builds confidence, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This hybrid position offers the best of both worlds: working at our downtown Evanston HQ several times a week and visiting Mather communities in Illinois, Arizona, and Virginia, all while contributing to an inclusive, collaborative culture. If you’re ready to combine HR know-how with IT innovation, we’d love to have you on our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years HRIS system configuration, utilization and report-writing.
Proficient computer skills, advanced MS Excel skills; Analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service orientation.
Strong collaboration skills.
Experience with HRIS system, such as UKG.
Demonstrated success managing projects and change.
Familiar with related federal, state and local laws.
Critical thinking skills.
A track record of improving efficiency and effectiveness of processes, workflows, and/or tools that benefit teams and organizations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in HR Analytics, Business Analytics or Data Analysis.

Responsibilities

Manage and administer HRIS ensuring maximum utilization of system’s capabilities.
Ensures accuracy of team member data by overseeing team member status changes and related activity which may impact payroll.
Partner with Mather IT to ensure compliance with Data Governance Policy. In particular, data integrity, privacy and security protocols.
Collaborates with AVP – Benefits, Compensation & HR Operations and HR team to maximize use of HRIS and timekeeping system to prepare analyses for internal and external reporting, including regulatory reporting and to facilitate management decision making.
Creates and leverage dashboards, data views, and data summaries using up-to-date analytics.
Researches technology advances applicable to Human Resources. Makes recommendations and executes implementation with excellence.
Work with vendors on the escalation and resolution of reported HRIS issues.
Educates HR and leadership on utilization of HRIS, timekeeping and other HR software.
Partners with AVP, Team Member Relations and Compliance to conducts quarterly audits of communities’ team member electronic records and HRIS operations.
Documents and maintains HRIS procedures and provides training on new systems and upgrades.
Establishes and documents HR service standards and procedures for all team member maintenance activities, benefit administration, workflows, and protocols.
Establishes, operationalizes, engages team members in, and sustains a Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
Develops knowledge transfer strategies and techniques.
Oversees project and change management associated with HRIS.
Participates in Mather Change Advisory Board, as needed, regarding developing and executing change management plans, including stakeholder engagement, communications and post-implementation support.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.
Team members are eligible for:
A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance - free to all team members
Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.