Senior HRIS Specialist

Location: South Nashville, TN – Hybrid. Assignment Type: Direct Hire.

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced HR operations professional to join their team in a role that combines HR process management, HRIS administration, reporting, analytics, and benefits support. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes while also working hands-on with HR data and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, timekeeping, benefits, and offboarding.
• Work with HR and business partners to identify process issues, streamline workflows, and address potential compliance concerns.
• Maintain and update HRIS and workforce management systems to ensure employee and organizational information is accurate and aligned with approved processes.
• Build, test, maintain, and troubleshoot recurring and custom HR reports and dashboards.
• Provide HR data and reporting support for HR operations, payroll, Total Rewards, and leadership teams.
• Assist with compliance and audit reporting, including EEO, ACA, payroll, and timekeeping-related data.
• Support benefits administration activities such as enrollment, eligibility changes, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Perform benefits data analysis, audits, reconciliations, and quality checks to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and validate data shared with benefits carriers and other external partners.
• Help maintain accurate documentation surrounding HR processes, reporting, audits, and system procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 5–7 years of experience in HR operations, HRIS, workforce management, or another data-focused HR position.
• Hands-on experience working with HR data, reporting, audits, and workforce metrics.
• Experience with UKG Pro and/or UKG Workforce Management strongly preferred.
• Experience using Cognos Analytics and Power BI for HR reporting and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and manipulate large or complex datasets.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data integrity, and reporting requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in data.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR, payroll, benefits, and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) coverage.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to HR process improvements and system optimization.
• Exposure to HRIS, workforce management, analytics, benefits, payroll, and compliance.
• Collaborative cross-functional work environment.
• Opportunity for continued professional growth.

Pay

$90-105k/year dependent on experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, Full-Time, Hybrid.