HRIS Specialist
2 days ago
Omaha
Job Description Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting. Why Join Us? • Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success., • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle. This position works closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Safety, IT, and location managers to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows, and implement system-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Location: This position is an on-site position located at either of our Shared Services Office in Columbus or Omaha, NE. This position will require travel between the two locations. Key Responsibilities:System Configuration & Optimization • Administer all UKG modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Onboarding and Workforce Management., • Configure workflows, fields, and forms to support evolving business needs., • Test and implement UKG quarterly updates and new functionality., • Validate and test UKG weekly patches, monthly enhancements, and quarterly releases to prevent calculation errors, system failures, and user access issues., • Partner with managers and department leaders to understand operational needs and build or refine HRIS workflows, forms, and processes that improve efficiency and accuracy across locations., • Research and assess UKG enhancements and new modules, determining their applicability to Mead Lumber’s operational needs. Provide management with recommendations, impact analyses, and implementation considerations.Data Integrity & Reporting, • Conduct regular audits to maintain clean and accurate employee data., • Develop custom reports and dashboards for leadership, compliance, and audits., • Ensure consistent data flow and alignment across HRIS modules., • Monitor and correct data integrity issues that impact pay accuracy, benefits eligibility, PTO balances, and compliance reporting., • Manage HRIS reporting needs including turnover metrics, headcount, ACA reporting, safety data, leave usage, cost modeling, and workforce analytics.Security & Compliance, • Maintain system security roles and access permissions., • Ensure compliance with legal requirements (ACA, FMLA, EEO, pay transparency, etc.)., • Support audit readiness and data retention policies., • Ensure the HRIS is accurately configured for legal and regulatory requirements, reducing exposure related to ACA, wage-and-hour rules, paid leave laws, payroll taxation, and benefits eligibility.Integration & Vendor Management, • Oversee system integrations between UKG and third-party vendors (e.g., benefits, background checks, LMS)., • Act as the primary point of contact with UKG for support and enhancements., • Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain all file feeds such as medical/dental/vision, HSA/FSA, life/LTD, retirement/ESOP, background checks, and LMS to ensure accurate data transmission and prevent interruptions to payroll and benefits operations.Training & User Support, • Provide system support and training to HR team members and field users., • Develop user guides and conduct onboarding and open enrollment sessions for new users., • Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues., • Support 50+ locations by responding to daily UKG issues such as passwords, punches, workflows, timecards, recruiting access, and benefits questions.Continuous Improvement, • Proactively monitor system performance, emerging issues, and process gaps after they impact employees, payroll, or benefits, • Anticipate future HR, payroll, safety, and compliance needs and recommend UKG-driven solutions in advance of organizational changes., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and system enhancements., • Stay up to date on UKG system changes, weekly, monthly, quarterly, & yearly and HRIS best practices., • Recommend and implement automation and workflow improvements that reduce manual work, prevent errors, and generate cost savings., • Stay current on UKG enhancements, new module offerings, and best practices, and proactively evaluate whether new features or add-ons could improve HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, or timekeeping processes. Present recommendations and business cases to management for potential adoption.Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field., • 3+ years of hands-on HRIS experience, with preference for UKG (Ready, Pro, or UltiPro)., • Strong understanding of HR processes and compliance., • Advanced Excel and report-building experience (BI within UKG a plus)., • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills., • Experience implementing or expanding UKG modules., • Familiarity with benefits administration, payroll workflows, and timekeeping., • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, • 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD, • Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD, • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • 401(k) Plan, • Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs