HRIS Leader

Strategic and operational leader responsible for the vision, governance, and continuous optimization of the organization's HR technology infrastructure. This role ensures HR technology platforms are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with the organization's people strategy and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HRIS strategy and technology roadmap to align with organizational priorities.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement HR technology solutions; prioritize system investments, integrations, and enhancements.
• Govern system configuration standards to ensure consistency across business units, locations, and employee populations.
• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and day-to-day administration of all HRIS systems.
• Lead system upgrades, new module implementations, and technology migrations with minimal operational disruption.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the use of AI, to reduce manual effort, increase data accuracy, and improve user experience.
• Establish and maintain data governance standards across all HR platforms, including AI governance.
• Identify and implement ways to use AI across HR tasks to analyze employee feedback faster and surface insights that strengthen the HR strategy.
• Lead development of advanced workforce analytics.
• Ensure all HR systems and data practices comply with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, EEO, FLSA).
• Partner with IT Security and Legal to maintain data privacy, access controls, and system security protocols.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation required for compliance reporting.
• Lead and manage HRIS-related projects from scoping and planning through execution and post-launch optimization.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams including HR, IT, Finance, and external consultants.
• Develop and deliver end-user training programs, system documentation, and self-service resources for HR and team members.
• Proactively gather stakeholder feedback and partner with HR Business Partners to identify pain points and system enhancements improving user satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HRIS experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise HR platforms, including upgrades and system migrations.
• Proficiency in HR data reporting, analytics tools, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
• Working knowledge of HR-related compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, EEO, FLSA).
• Prior experience in high-growth, multi-state organization.
• Dayforce experience preferred.

Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution mindset.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Solution-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Effective communicator across diverse audiences.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust and drives business results.

About Us

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

Benefits

• Employee-focused culture.
• Strong commitment to work-life balance.
• Remote work options.
• Flexible vacation & paid holidays.
• Paid family care/sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more.
• 401k with company match.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salaries.