HRIS Administrator (Remote)

About the position The HRIS Administrator is a key member of the People & Culture team, responsible for the administration, optimization, and ongoing support of the organization’s Human Resources Information System, with a required focus on Dayforce. This role serves as the system subject matter expert and primary owner of HRIS configuration, data integrity, reporting, integrations, and compliance support across a multi-state environment. The HRIS Administrator partners closely with Payroll, Benefits, People & Culture Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee data, seamless system functionality, regulatory compliance, and strong visibility into key people metrics. Responsibilities • Serve as the primary system administrator and subject matter expert for Dayforce, including ongoing configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization across modules. • Maintain and update system configuration for payroll, benefits, time & attendance, onboarding, compensation, and employee data. • Manage templates, workflows, security roles, and access controls to ensure data accuracy and compliance. • Oversee system updates, testing, and deployments; validate impacts prior to release and coordinate change management. • Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and harmonization. • Support multi-state payroll system configuration and processing accuracy in partnership with Payroll. • Ensure benefit plans are accurately configured in the HRIS and support annual open enrollment processes. • Partner with Benefits and brokers to build, test, and maintain benefit plan data within the system. • Support leave management configuration (FMLA, state leaves, company leave programs) and compliance tracking. • Assist with benefits invoice audits through accurate system data and reporting. • Support compliance with federal, state, and company employment regulations through accurate HRIS configuration and reporting, including but not limited to: I-9 and E-Verify ACA, 1095-C, PCORI, Medicare Part D EEO-1 reporting COBRA administration support W-2 processing support • Maintain audit-ready employee data and provide system reporting for internal and external audits. • Assist with annual audits such as 401(k) and payroll-related filings through system data validation. • Build, maintain, and distribute standard and ad-hoc HR, payroll, and benefits reports and dashboards. • Monitor and report on key People & Culture metrics to support leadership decision-making. • Ensure ongoing data integrity through audits, reconciliations, and validation of employee records. • Partner with Finance, Compliance, and P&C leadership to provide accurate workforce data for planning and analysis. • Oversee and support system-driven onboarding processes for new hires and employee status changes. • Ensure accurate data flow across the employee lifecycle (hire, transfer, promotion, leave, termination). • Maintain organizational structures and site organizational charts within the HRIS. • Review offer letter templates and system data for consistency and alignment. • Act as the HRIS liaison for P&C Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compliance, and external vendors. • Support employee engagement surveys, wellness initiatives, and other P&C projects from a systems and data perspective. • Monitor HRIS inboxes and queues to ensure timely resolution of system-related inquiries. • Document, maintain, and audit HRIS-related policies, procedures, and system processes. Requirements • Hands-on experience administering Dayforce in a production environment. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field preferred. • 5–10 years of progressive HRIS, HR Operations, or Payroll Systems experience in a multi-state environment. • Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, and HR compliance requirements. • Advanced reporting and data analysis skills. • Demonstrated ability to assess risk, ensure compliance, and maintain high data integrity. • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. • Successful completion of background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen. Nice-to-haves • HRIS, Payroll, or Human Resources certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP) Apply tot his job