The Role
Supports HR operations, Paycom implementation, payroll processing, employee data migration, HRIS administration, recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, compliance, and pre-employment requirements. The role assists with system testing, payroll accuracy, process documentation, employee support, job postings, candidate communications, background checks, and drug testing while maintaining confidential records and improving HR workflows.
Summary Generated by Built In
The HR Operations & Systems Specialist provides comprehensive support for Human Resources operations across the Agency. The immediate primary focus of this position is to support the implementation, migration, and ongoing administration of Paycom, including payroll processes, employee data, personnel records, HR workflows, and related Human Resources systems.
This position also supports recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and ongoing personnel processes. As familiarity with the Agency and Human Resources operations develops, the position is expected to assume broader responsibilities and provide support across additional areas of Human Resources.
This is an evolving position designed for an individual who is adaptable, organized, detail-oriented, comfortable learning new technology, and interested in continuing to develop professionally within Human Resources. As the needs of the Agency change, this position will have opportunities to expand its knowledge, responsibilities, and involvement in HR operations.
HR Systems, Paycom Implementation & Payroll
Education and Experience
Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
This position also supports recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and ongoing personnel processes. As familiarity with the Agency and Human Resources operations develops, the position is expected to assume broader responsibilities and provide support across additional areas of Human Resources.
This is an evolving position designed for an individual who is adaptable, organized, detail-oriented, comfortable learning new technology, and interested in continuing to develop professionally within Human Resources. As the needs of the Agency change, this position will have opportunities to expand its knowledge, responsibilities, and involvement in HR operations.
HR Systems, Paycom Implementation & Payroll
- Serves as a key Human Resources team member in the implementation and transition to Paycom.
- Assists with the migration, review, validation, and maintenance of payroll, employee, benefits, personnel, and other HR data within Paycom.
- Assists in establishing and documenting HR and payroll processes, workflows, and procedures associated with the new system.
- Supports system testing, data validation, troubleshooting, and implementation activities.
- Assists employees and supervisors with the transition to Paycom and new HR and payroll processes.
- Supports accurate and timely payroll processing, including review of employee changes, timekeeping information, deductions, and other payroll-related information.
- Reviews payroll and employee information for completeness and accuracy and assists in resolving discrepancies.
- Maintains required payroll documentation and records.
- Assists with converting paper and existing electronic personnel documentation into appropriate HRIS records and processes.
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, consistency, and use of technology within HR processes.
- Develops working knowledge of Paycom functions utilized by the Agency and serves as an HR resource to employees and supervisors.
- Manages and maintains job postings for assigned programs and positions.
- Assists with candidate communication and movement through the recruitment and pre-employment process.
- Tracks completion of required pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screens, fingerprinting, and other required clearances.
- Coordinates remote pre-employment background checks and drug testing as needed.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or
- Two to four years of Human Resources, payroll, HRIS, recruiting, administrative, or related experience.
- Experience in a nonprofit, behavioral health, healthcare, child welfare, or human services environment is preferred.
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or other Human Resources certification is a plus but is not required.
- Working knowledge of Human Resources practices, payroll processes, personnel documentation, and employment-related compliance.
- Experience with or ability to learn HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, and learning-management systems.
- Experience with Paycom is preferred but not required.
- Strong technology aptitude and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive employee information.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, leadership, and external partners.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and willingness to assume new responsibilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared electronic document-management systems.
Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or
- Two to four years of Human Resources, payroll, HRIS, recruiting, administrative, or related experience.
- Experience in a nonprofit, behavioral health, healthcare, child welfare, or human services environment is preferred.
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or other Human Resources certification is a plus but is not required.
- Working knowledge of Human Resources practices, payroll processes, personnel documentation, and employment-related compliance.
- Experience with or ability to learn HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, and learning-management systems.
- Experience with Paycom is preferred but not required.
- Strong technology aptitude and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive employee information.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, leadership, and external partners.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and willingness to assume new responsibilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared electronic document-management systems.
Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Two to four years of experience in Human Resources, payroll, HRIS, recruiting, administrative, or related work
- Working knowledge of HR practices, payroll processes, personnel documentation, and employment compliance
- Experience with or ability to learn HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, and learning-management systems
- Strong technology aptitude and ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
- Strong organizational and project-management skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with employees, supervisors, leadership, and external partners
- Initiative, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and willingness to assume new responsibilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared electronic document-management systems
- Experience in a nonprofit, behavioral health, healthcare, child welfare, or human services environment
- Paycom experience
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or another Human Resources certification
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The Company
What We Do
The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc. (KyUMH) is a non-profit organization with over 150 years of experience serving youth and families. They provide residential treatment and supportive services for young people who have experienced trauma, utilizing professional therapeutic interventions to help them build safer, healthier, and more stable futures while promoting a culture of inclusion and participation.
