HRIS Manager

Odyssey Systems is currently recruiting for an HRIS Manager. The role is responsible for leading the organization's HRIS platform, identifying, developing, and managing the planning, administration, and implementation of HR systems, projects, processes, and productivity tools. The goal is to improve HR processes, employee efficiency, user experience, data accessibility, and decision-making. This role also involves serving as a product expert for UKG platform and collaborating with subject matter experts of other systems and the IT team to address HR-related challenges through technology. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, technical, possess strong leadership qualities, and have extensive experience in HRIS platforms and HR processes. This is a fulltime role based on our corporate headquarters in Wakefield, MA with three day a week requirement in the office.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Develop and execute the HRIS strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
• Lead the HRIS team to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement of systems.
• Manage current and new development for the HR systems.
• Manage the HR Systems (UKG Pro & ICIMs knowledge preferred).
• Manage the delivery of HR projects and programs of high complexity and impact on time and on budget (Project management).
• Develop complex Business Intelligence reports
• Develop & Manage productivity tools and internal HR Websites (Power Apps, SharePoint etc.)
• Acts as a technical product expert, work with Internal IT team, and external consultants to implement new technologies and troubleshoot issues.
• Establishes and maintains security, data privacy, data protection and integrity controls.
• Perform system audits working with internal audit and IT security to maintain data integrity across all system interfaces
• Performs testing of new functionality. Reviews and tests upgrades to determine the functionality associated with each system change.
• Partners with HR team and operational leaders to define information needs and specifications. Provides technical and analytical assistance.
• In partnership with IT and map spec files to current HR systems for new integrations.
• Analyzes need, develops, and delivers individual and/or group training to users to ensure optimal and efficient utilization of UKG/ESS (Employee Self-Service) within the workplace.
• Prepares and documents standard operating procedures and protocols pertaining to the use of Human Resources applications.
• Researching and resolving HR Systems problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Monitor interfaces between HR system and Payroll, as well as other third-party vendors systems; analyze and resolve discrepancies.
• Propose new/revised processes to streamline HRIS operations.
• Collection and cleaning of data-sets across multiple data sources.
• Identify key insights and help build the framework to tell "data story".
• Generates reports/queries, including writing maintaining, and supporting a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
• Development of standard reports for ongoing business needs.
• Manage data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
• Consult with business leaders and HR to understand priorities and translate those into requirements for dashboards and other solutions.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related discipline

Years of Experience: At least five years of experience supporting and managing HRIS function

Technical Skills

• Proven experience managing HR Information Systems, UKG Pro and iCIMS are preferred
• Proven experience managing employees
• Expertise in IT-related systems
• Proven experience in project management
• Experience in Reporting/BI tools, preferably Cognos, Business Objects, or advanced SQL skills

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint: Expertise in using these tools for data analysis and presentation.

• Data Extraction and Analysis: Ability to extract data from multiple sources and analyze large, disparate datasets.

• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Expertise in solving complex issues and analyzing data to derive solutions

Interpersonal Skills

• Presentation and Communication: Ability to present research and analysis findings to key stakeholders effectively.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Skilled at working with diverse business groups and teams across functions.
• Attention to Detail and Organization: Strong ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and stay organized.
• Project Management: Able to balance and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Communication: Regular, open communication to ensure understanding and transparency within teams.
• Escalation to Senior Management: Ensures that important information is escalated in a timely and effective manner.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with all team members to understand needs and promote cooperation.
• Influence and Collaboration: Able to communicate and influence effectively for smooth collaboration across teams.
• Trustworthiness: Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in all actions.
• Direct and Open Communication: Builds and maintains strong relationships through honest and clear communication.
• Customer-Focused: Understands and addresses customer needs while keeping things efficient and simple.
• Adapting Processes for Customers: Helps customers adjust standard processes to achieve desired outcomes.

Additional Information

Location: Wakefield, MA

Travel: 5%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid, three days a week in the office

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Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

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