The HR Systems Specialist serves as the Human Resources team's subject matter expert for HR systems, reporting, and process improvement. This role is responsible for UKG administration, HR analytics, reporting, system optimization, and payroll back-up support. The HR Systems Specialist partners closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Information Technology, and business leaders to improve data integrity, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience.
What You'll DoHRIS Administration & Reporting- Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for UKG.
- Configure and maintain system workflows, security roles, business rules, and integrations.
- Troubleshoot system issues and provide support to HR, managers, and employees.
- Ensure data accuracy through audits, validation, and compliance monitoring.
- Develop and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and analytics using UKG, Cognos, Excel, and related tools.
- Support key HR programs, including open enrollment, performance reviews, merit planning, and workforce reporting.
- Create training materials, documentation, and user guides for system users.
- Lead HR technology and process improvement initiatives from planning through implementation.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, data quality, and user experience.
- Manage project timelines, testing, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Partner with internal teams and vendors on system enhancements and integrations.
- Support change management efforts and adoption of new tools and processes.
- Maintain employee, organizational, position, and benefits data within HR systems.
- Assist with benefits administration, audits, and reconciliations.
- Support employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and job changes.
- Provide back-up support for payroll processing, audits, and reconciliation activities.
- Participate in testing and validation of payroll and HR system updates.
- Support special projects and other HR initiatives as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three or more years of experience supporting HRIS, HR operations, payroll, or HR reporting.
- Experience administering or supporting an HRIS platform, preferably UKG.
- Strong reporting and analytics experience, including dashboards and data visualization tools.
- Experience leading projects and implementing process improvements.
- Knowledge of payroll processes, controls, and data confidentiality requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- UKG experience.
- Experience with Cognos, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- HRIS, payroll, HR analytics, or project management certifications.
Competitive base salary with high incentive potential.
Corporate support in human resources, accounting, compliance, and operations strategy.
Annual company‑wide meeting focused on initiatives, training, development, and recognition.
Comprehensive benefits package including:
$0 deductible medical insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Employer‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
Wellness program
401(k) plan with generous company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- Three or more years of experience supporting HRIS, HR operations, payroll, or HR reporting
- Experience administering or supporting an HRIS platform, preferably UKG
- Strong reporting and analytics experience, including dashboards and data visualization tools
- Experience leading projects and implementing process improvements
- Knowledge of payroll processes, controls, and data confidentiality requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- UKG experience
- Experience with Cognos, Power BI, or similar reporting tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- HRIS, payroll, HR analytics, or project management certifications
What We Do
Packard Culligan Water is a family-owned company with values based on relationships, unity, listening, and leading locally. Our vision is a timeless responsibility to elevate people's lives through water. The people we serve and the people we work with are our neighbors, and we continually earn their trust by providing better water where they live work, and play. We are a group of 34 Culligan Water dealerships in 10 different states and nearly 600 employees. Founded in 1946, our dealership and headquarters is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota. We serve a large geographic portion of Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs. We have dealership locations that serve residents and businesses in Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Our dealerships are locally run by employees who are a part of the communities that they serve. We offer the best drinking water and the largest variety of water treatment products and services available for your home or business including water softeners, water filtration systems, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, delivered bottled water, softener salt delivery, equipment installation, and repair service. Culligan products are built to last and are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee as well as the best trained and experienced service technicians in the industry. We strive to deliver the gold standard in our industry and set the tone for professionalism and development. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career, you could be one of our people here at Culligan Water.
