HRIS and Payroll Specialist

Lake Forest - Corporate Office
300 N Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA

Consumers Credit Union (CCU) is looking for a HRIS and Payroll Specialist to manage and optimize our HRIS including the delivery of payroll to the organization.

This position is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite at our corporate office in Lake Forest, IL. Local Northern Illinois/Southeastern Wisconsin candidates only.

As the HRIS & Payroll Specialist
, you’ll collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources to deliver operational excellence across payroll and the HRIS, while supporting high-impact initiatives such as system enhancements, integrations, and mergers.

• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulatory and internal standards
• Assist with payroll and benefits audits, and reconciliations to ensure compliance, data integrity, and adherence to internal controls
• Configure, maintain, and optimize UKG Pro modules across the employee lifecycle, including benefits enrollment, performance and merit cycles, and engagement surveys
• Drive HRIS optimization efforts to enhance functionality and user experience, including self-service tools and dashboards
• Serve as an HRIS subject matter expert, training HR staff, supporting troubleshooting, and acting as a point of contact as needed
• Produce and maintain standard and ad hoc reports to support business needs and regulatory requirements (e.g., ACA, EEO, Fair Pay, audit requests)
• Conduct regular audits of HRIS data, payroll deductions, and system changes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support Total Rewards initiatives, including compensation surveys, incentive administration, and benefits/wellness program reporting
• Manage benefit and payroll file feeds and system integrations in partnership with internal teams and external vendors
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to HRIS, payroll, and benefits with a high level of service and expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or closely related field
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources with experience processing payroll for a large, diverse workforce with accuracy and compliance
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Advanced expertise in Human Resource Information Systems, preferably UKG Pro, with the ability to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot modules while supporting end users