HRIS Manager - UKG Technology

HRIS Manager - UKG Technology

Charter Manufacturing, a family‑owned steel and iron production and manufacturing company founded in the 1930s.

As people‑leader on the HR Technology team, you will shape smarter, simpler systems with UKG and related tools. Partner with HR, IT, and business teams to create seamless solutions for scheduling, timekeeping, leave, and payroll—making work easier and elevating the employee experience.

• Location:
  
  Mequon, WI
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Schedule:
  
  Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Travel:
  Up to 5%
• Relocation assistance available within the continental U.S.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship not available.

• Execute the HR technology strategy and roadmap to achieve short‑ and long‑term business objectives.
• Lead and coach the HRIS‑UKG team, fostering capability and job enrichment.
• Drive annual improvement priorities and key HR projects at the program level.

• Champion UKG optimization to enhance shared services processes and user experience.
• Manage system governance, including change requests, testing, upgrades, and impact analysis.
• Ensure security, data integrity, and continuity across the UKG platform and broader HR tech ecosystem.

• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, and vendors to maximize technology value.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and negotiate priorities based on resources and functionality.
• Co‑lead HR project intake and prioritization, maintaining feedback loops and resource alignment.

• Oversee production support, troubleshooting, and resolution of UKG system issues.
• Maintain project plans, workflows, and documentation for the HR tech team and end users.
• Develop communications and change management materials, including executive presentations.
• Lead problem‑solving techniques to remove roadblocks and manage change implications.
• Interpret business issues and recommend best practices for process improvement.
• Maintain security profiles and master data management.
• Ensure ability to meet essential job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Business, or related discipline.
• Seven+ years of experience in HR information systems and technology (HCM, payroll, scheduling, timekeeping, ERP, HR analytics, talent/l&learning management systems, or digital transformation).
• Three+ years of UKG technology experience, including configuration design, testing strategies, and environment management.
• Three+ years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey ideas in both technical and non‑technical language.
• Excellent negotiation skills to forge solid partnerships with vendors.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and leveraging technology for efficiencies and change management.
• Experience with large‑scale system implementations (e.g., Workday, UKG).
• Ability to move between strategy and operations, acting as a working manager.
• Ability to ideate and push back constructively with stakeholders to align on optimal solutions.
• Experience developing detailed business cases and requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and consulting skills, building relationships at all levels.

• Master’s degree, MBA, or SPHR certification.
• Experience with Workday highly preferred.
• Data architecture and visualization experience preferred.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Apply today to take the next step in your career.