Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Specialist

Y-TEC KEYLEX TOYOTETSU ALABAMA•Madison, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HRIS Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of YKTA’s Human Resource Information Systems. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll compliance, data integrity, system functionality, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 3 years of HRIS, Payroll, HR Operations or related experience.
Hands-on experience processing payroll and reviewing earnings, deductions, taxes, timekeeping data, and employee status changes.
Experience creating reports and analytics and supporting the ongoing maintenance of dashboards.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and public speaking.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skill with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities, issues, projects with successful delivery.
Excellent judgement and decision making in complex situations.
Able to create and modify documents in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS platforms similar to Paycom preferred.
Experience with payroll compliance and audits preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain employee data & organizational structures within HRIS systems.
Support implementation and testing of new modules, enhancements, system upgrades, & payroll system changes.
Troubleshoot HRIS & payroll system issues and coordinate resolution with vendors & internal stakeholders.
Serve as the primary processor for regular payroll cycles, ensuring payroll is completed accurately and on time.
Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local wage, hour, payroll tax, and reporting requirements.
Monitor and process garnishments, child support orders, and other required payroll deductions.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.
Develop, maintain, and distribute recurring HR, payroll, attendance, and compliance reports.
Support the development of HR dashboards and metrics.
Validate HRIS and payroll reports and resolve discrepancies across payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and related systems.
Maintain accurate payroll records, required documentation, and supporting audit trails.
Respond to Team Member payroll inquiries including questions regarding earnings, deductions, taxes, and payroll calculations.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve process and strengthen standard work and system documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Manage and track FMLA requests and compliance and other leave requests.