Manager, HRIS

USGA • Bernards, NJ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, HRIS serves as the technical and reporting lead for Dayforce and is a key partner to HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT. This role translates business needs into clear system requirements; manages Dayforce updates, configuration, and testing; and delivers accurate, actionable reporting. This role also provides technical, process, and training support across Dayforce modules (e.g., Recruiting, Benefits, Performance, Learning, and Compensation), while day-to-day functional ownership and program decisions remain with the teammate leading each area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including hands-on HRIS administration/configuration
• experience supporting Dayforce strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to translate HR and business requirements into system configuration, process improvements, and reporting solutions
• Strong data skills including report and dashboard building, data validation and auditing
• advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups)
• Experience developing and delivering HRIS training (job aids, SOPs, and live sessions)
• Comfort using automation and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve documentation, reporting workflows, and user support while adhering to organizational guidance on data privacy, security, and human review
• Working knowledge of HR processes (recruiting, benefits, performance, compensation, timekeeping, and payroll)
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance expectations (i.e. role-based access, audit trails)
• Strong attention to detail, documentation practices, and follow-through
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to partner effectively across HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors

Nice To Haves

• experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or SQL a plus
• Appreciation for the game of golf, competition, sports, and/or being an authentically mission- and values-driven individual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and optimization across Dayforce modules (Recruiting, Benefits, Performance, Learning, Compensation, and others)
• Consult with functional owners (e.g., Recruiting, Benefits, and Compensation leads) on requirements
• Configure and test changes
• Troubleshoot issues and error messages
• Support cyclical processes to drive adoption and continuous improvement
• Open, track, and follow up on tickets with Dayforce and/or internal Tech Support
• Maintain a streamlined intake/backlog process for enhancements and partner with functional owners to prioritize work
• Manage Dayforce system requirements, releases, and updates
• Review requirements and assess impacts
• Coordinate testing (UAT)
• Communicate upcoming changes and release notes to stakeholders
• Build and maintain standard and ad hoc Dayforce reports, hubs, and dashboards (headcount, turnover, recruiting funnel, performance, benefits and compensation cycles, compliance)
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting and improve self-service access for end users
• Develop and maintain training materials (job aids, SOPs, quick reference guides)
• Deliver training
• Provide support and guidance on Dayforce best practices
• Serve as backup support to Payroll for Dayforce-related processing, audits, and issue resolution
• Support integrations and data flows between Dayforce and other platforms
• Support department-wide HR initiatives, special projects, audits, and documentation updates as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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