HR Analyst - HCM​/UKG Systems

Responsible for the administration, technical implementation, and ongoing support of HR systems, ensuring it effectively supports the global HR function and aligns with evolving business needs. Acts as a key technical resource for system administration, application maintenance, and data integrity. Plays a vital role in supporting human resources (HR) operations through full-cycle system configuration, troubleshooting technical issues, overseeing data governance, and ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise systems.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

• Provides support and expertise in areas such as reporting, benefits, payroll, core HR, talent management, time & attendance, compensation, and learning, ensuring smooth operation and effective use of the HR system(s).
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves system-related issues, ensuring the system remains fully operational. Tracks and documents software issues, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up.
• Evaluates current HR processes, tools, and systems, providing recommendations for enhancements, simplification, or development. Documents resolutions and communicates solutions effectively to all relevant parties.
• Collaborates with business leaders to develop training materials and toolkits, delivering training sessions as needed to support user adoption and maximize system efficiency.
• Researches, designs, and manages standardized reports or creates ad hoc reports and data queries to support business unit needs and decision-making.
• Monitors and oversees system integrations, resolving any errors or issues that arise to ensure seamless data flow.
• Develops functional specifications and configures system based on user needs and requirements. Conducts thorough testing and user acceptance testing of new configurations, features, and system upgrades to ensure functionality and alignment with business needs.
• Supports change management activities.
• Stays informed of product releases and new system functionalities, evaluating their potential benefits for the organization and implementing as needed.
• Develops strategic relationships with business users to understand internal customer needs and provide recommendations for continuous system improvements and enhancements.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Will consider a combination of 1+ year of experience with a relevant Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (i.e., HR, Business, IT, etc.)

• Solid written/verbal communication, customer service, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Firm time-management, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills with the ability to deliver on multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective internal customer/business partner relationships
• Skilled at reporting, data review, identifying trends, and troubleshooting routine issues
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies
• Proficient with Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.) and various Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) (e.g., UKG, SAP, Workday, Cornerstone, Phenom, Plan Source, etc.).
• Ability to identify opportunities for optimization

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.