Ignite Human Capital
Manager, HR Systems and Data Analytics
Ignite Human Capital, San Diego, CA
Job Title: Manager, HR Systems and Data Analytics
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: SVP, Human Resources
The Career Opportunity:
The HR Systems and Data Analytics Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining multiple HR systems, including HRIS (UKG), Rewards Platform (Nectar), talent acquisition software, and other solutions. This role requires significant expertise in HRIS products and processes used by HR Shared Services Centers and HR Business Partners. The role is integral in supporting HR operations by leveraging data for decision-making, optimizing HR processes, and ensuring the accuracy of employee information. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset with strong analytical skills to drive operational efficiency and financial performance, with a focus on customer success and satisfaction.
This position is based in San Diego, CA, with a hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in office).
Areas of Accountability:
Competencies for Success:
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: SVP, Human Resources
The Career Opportunity:
The HR Systems and Data Analytics Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining multiple HR systems, including HRIS (UKG), Rewards Platform (Nectar), talent acquisition software, and other solutions. This role requires significant expertise in HRIS products and processes used by HR Shared Services Centers and HR Business Partners. The role is integral in supporting HR operations by leveraging data for decision-making, optimizing HR processes, and ensuring the accuracy of employee information. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset with strong analytical skills to drive operational efficiency and financial performance, with a focus on customer success and satisfaction.
This position is based in San Diego, CA, with a hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in office).
Areas of Accountability:
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the HRIS platform (UKG), managing system implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Lead data governance initiatives to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across HR systems.
- Conduct regular audits of HRIS data to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Manage user access controls to protect sensitive HR data and ensure that only authorized personnel can access it.
- Lead HRIS projects, including system upgrades, new module implementations, integrations with other business systems, and data migration.
- Develop and implement HRIS best practices to maximize system functionality and improve HR processes and reporting.
- Design, build, and maintain reports and dashboards using advanced Excel functions, HRIS reporting tools, and business intelligence software.
- Perform detailed analysis of HR data, including workforce metrics, headcount, turnover, and compensation trends, and provide actionable insights to HR leadership.
- Collaborate with senior management to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with organizational objectives.
- Automate reporting processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual data handling.
- Lead or support the design, analysis, and administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs.
- Conduct market analysis and benchmarking studies to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
- Partner with HR leadership during the annual compensation review process to ensure accuracy in data preparation, modeling, and reporting.
- Provide expert guidance on compensation matters, including pay equity and compliance with compensation regulations.
- Identify and recommend process improvements related to HRIS functionality, data management, and reporting efficiency.
- Mentor and train junior HR staff and HRIS users on system functionality, reporting capabilities, and data analysis techniques.
- Serve as a point of escalation for advanced HRIS issues.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Competencies for Success:
- 7+ years of experience in HR Analytics and Systems in a fast-paced, dynamic organization; SaaS experience preferred.
- Experience in organizations with 500+ employees preferred.
- Extensive experience in HRIS system configuration, data management, and report generation.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including macros, VBA, pivot tables, and complex formulas; Power Pivot experience preferred.
- Proven track record in managing HRIS projects, system upgrades, and data migration.
- Experience in compensation analysis and program administration highly preferred.
- Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Ability to work independently and proactively solve complex problems.
- HRIS certifications (Workday, UKG Pro) preferred.
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Strong understanding of HR regulations, compensation practices, and data privacy laws.