HRIS Manager

IMI, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on, execution‑oriented HRIS Manager to join our HR team in this newly created role. This position is preferably based in Granite City, IL; however, strong candidates may also be considered in Chesterfield, MO, Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, or Raleigh, NC. The HRIS Manager serves as the company’s subject‑matter expert and strategic owner of the Human Resources Information Systems landscape, including implementation of a new ATS and HRIS platform currently in the review and selection phase.

This role is responsible for the configuration, optimization, governance, integration, security, and overall management of HR systems supporting a large and rapidly growing organization. The HRIS Manager partners closely with HR, Payroll, IT, Accounting, and Compliance to ensure systems scalability, data integrity, operational efficiency, and alignment with enterprise business objectives.

We offer a total rewards package that is designed to support your whole life, at work and at home:

• Salary Range: $110k - $145k (based upon education, knowledge, skills, and experience)
• 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Free employee‑only health, dental, and vision insurance; family coverage available
• 401(k) with discretionary company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Own the end‑to‑end administration, optimization, and strategic roadmap of the company’s ATS, HRIS, and future HR technologies, including LMS and workforce analytics platforms.
• Manage and optimize modules including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, Talent Management, Compensation, Reporting, and Security.
• Establish and maintain HRIS governance frameworks, data standards, system controls, and documentation to ensure compliance, consistency, and scalability.
• Serve as the primary liaison with HR technology vendors and implementation partners, managing vendor relationships, escalations, upgrades, and roadmap planning.
• Evaluate, recommend, and lead HR technology enhancements, integrations, and implementations aligned with company strategy and long‑term growth objectives.
• Lead enterprise HR technology implementations including requirements gathering, configuration strategy, testing, deployment, change management, training, and post‑go‑live optimization.

• Configure, test, maintain, and optimize HR systems to support complex organizational structures, multi‑entity payrolls, diverse employee populations, and multi‑jurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Lead system releases, regression testing, enhancements, workflow automation, and user acceptance testing.
• Analyze and improve HR business processes through automation, workflow optimization, and scalable system design.
• Ensure system configurations align with compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition, and workforce planning strategies.
• Oversee HR system integrations with payroll, benefits vendors, finance systems, identity management platforms, and third‑party applications.
• Ensure system and file room security and compliance by monitoring access and restricting availability to individuals with a legitimate business need in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

• Ensure data accuracy, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance through strong internal controls, validation processes, and security protocols.
• Develop and deliver advanced reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and workforce analytics for HR leadership and company management.
• Partner with executive leadership to support workforce planning, headcount modeling, budgeting, and strategic decision‑making initiatives.
• Support scalable HR infrastructure and reporting capabilities for acquisitions, office openings, rapid growth, and organizational integration activities.

• Collaborate closely with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, Benefits, and operational leadership teams on system workflows, integrations, and process improvements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership on HR technology capabilities, risks, opportunities, and…