Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Manager, HRIS
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Dublin, California, United States, 94568
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!
Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings, all while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
Success.
Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
Career growth.
We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
Teamwork.
We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community.
We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
GENERAL PURPOSE The HRIS Manager will be responsible for managing system operations, service delivery, and interactions with clients and vendors for the timekeeping portfolio of HR systems. This role will lead a team of HRIS professionals, lead technical projects, and assist in the development of our technology roadmap. We are seeking an experienced UKG Workforce Management (WFM) subject matter expert to support our HRIS organization through post‑implementation stabilization, system optimization, and continuous improvement of our UKG WFM environment. This role will serve as the primary technical and functional lead for UKG WFM timekeeping and absence management, ensuring accurate configuration, smooth operations, and alignment with HR and Payroll business needs. Experience with UKG Workforce Central (WFC) is preferred but not required.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and HR knowledge to ensure efficient and accurate time tracking processes across the organization. The HRIS Manager will manage ongoing service delivery, including the dispositioning, resolution, and escalation of user tickets for their portfolio of HR systems and partner with HR leadership to support and deliver technical system changes, upgrades, and enhancements. They will manage systems testing to ensure the integrity of sensitive data and contribute to HRIS strategic planning to support short- and long‑range Company goals.
The base salary range for this role is $121,000 – $198,700. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead post‑go‑live support for UKG WFM, with a focus on timekeeping and absence management
Assess and implement system enhancements, configuration updates, and process improvements
Analyze and resolve complex issues in pay rules, schedules, accruals, and time capture processes
Partner with HR, Payroll, and Operations to validate system design against policy and compliance requirements
Create and maintain system documentation, configuration guides, and process workflows
Train and mentor internal HRIS team members on UKG WFM configuration and best practices
Serve as liaison between internal teams, UKG support, and third‑party vendors to manage escalations and ensure optimal performance
Lead system implementation projects, including planning, execution, and post‑implementation support
Develop and implement timekeeping policies, procedures, and best practices
Configure and enhance UKG systems to meet organizational needs and improve efficiency
Manage system security, including user access controls, multi‑factor authentication, and data encryption
Oversee integrations between UKG systems and other HR and payroll platforms
Conduct regular system audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with labor laws and company policies
Generate and analyze timekeeping reports to identify trends and areas for improvement
Lead training initiatives for end‑users on timekeeping systems and processes
Manage system upgrades, patches, and new feature implementations
Collaborate with vendors and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal system performance and support
Track and adhere to compliance requirements; partner with vendors, IT, and HR leadership to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Training and leadership:
Provide leadership, coaching, development, and mentoring for a team of analysts.
Provide thought leadership on industry and technology trends, competitive benchmarks, and best practices.
Effectively translate strategy, goals, and management philosophies into pragmatic and actionable deliverables.
COMPETENCIES
Business Acumen
Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
Organizational Agility
Communicates Effectively
Building Effective Teams
Ensures Accountability & Execution
Manages Conflict
Collaboration
Developing Talent
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years of prior HRIS experience in a leadership role
5+ years of hands‑on UKG WFM configuration experience, with deep expertise in:
Timekeeping: work rules, pay rules, schedules, rounding, compliance, and time capture
Absence Management: accruals, leave policies, entitlements, and reporting
Testing and validation within complex organizational structures
Experience with UKG Workforce Central (WFC) or migration projects is highly desirable
Proven history of identifying and implementing timekeeping system enhancements to improve functionality and user experience
Proven analytical and customer service skills
Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external personnel
Ability to exercise discretion with highly confidential information
Ability to lead others by providing expertise, and to manage workload and delegate work to others
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of associates
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA This role requires regular in‑office presence, including to engage in in‑person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in‑office and remote work.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Analyst and coordinator roles
DISCLAIMER This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings, all while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
Success.
Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
Career growth.
We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
Teamwork.
We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community.
We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
GENERAL PURPOSE The HRIS Manager will be responsible for managing system operations, service delivery, and interactions with clients and vendors for the timekeeping portfolio of HR systems. This role will lead a team of HRIS professionals, lead technical projects, and assist in the development of our technology roadmap. We are seeking an experienced UKG Workforce Management (WFM) subject matter expert to support our HRIS organization through post‑implementation stabilization, system optimization, and continuous improvement of our UKG WFM environment. This role will serve as the primary technical and functional lead for UKG WFM timekeeping and absence management, ensuring accurate configuration, smooth operations, and alignment with HR and Payroll business needs. Experience with UKG Workforce Central (WFC) is preferred but not required.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and HR knowledge to ensure efficient and accurate time tracking processes across the organization. The HRIS Manager will manage ongoing service delivery, including the dispositioning, resolution, and escalation of user tickets for their portfolio of HR systems and partner with HR leadership to support and deliver technical system changes, upgrades, and enhancements. They will manage systems testing to ensure the integrity of sensitive data and contribute to HRIS strategic planning to support short- and long‑range Company goals.
The base salary range for this role is $121,000 – $198,700. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead post‑go‑live support for UKG WFM, with a focus on timekeeping and absence management
Assess and implement system enhancements, configuration updates, and process improvements
Analyze and resolve complex issues in pay rules, schedules, accruals, and time capture processes
Partner with HR, Payroll, and Operations to validate system design against policy and compliance requirements
Create and maintain system documentation, configuration guides, and process workflows
Train and mentor internal HRIS team members on UKG WFM configuration and best practices
Serve as liaison between internal teams, UKG support, and third‑party vendors to manage escalations and ensure optimal performance
Lead system implementation projects, including planning, execution, and post‑implementation support
Develop and implement timekeeping policies, procedures, and best practices
Configure and enhance UKG systems to meet organizational needs and improve efficiency
Manage system security, including user access controls, multi‑factor authentication, and data encryption
Oversee integrations between UKG systems and other HR and payroll platforms
Conduct regular system audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with labor laws and company policies
Generate and analyze timekeeping reports to identify trends and areas for improvement
Lead training initiatives for end‑users on timekeeping systems and processes
Manage system upgrades, patches, and new feature implementations
Collaborate with vendors and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal system performance and support
Track and adhere to compliance requirements; partner with vendors, IT, and HR leadership to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Training and leadership:
Provide leadership, coaching, development, and mentoring for a team of analysts.
Provide thought leadership on industry and technology trends, competitive benchmarks, and best practices.
Effectively translate strategy, goals, and management philosophies into pragmatic and actionable deliverables.
COMPETENCIES
Business Acumen
Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
Organizational Agility
Communicates Effectively
Building Effective Teams
Ensures Accountability & Execution
Manages Conflict
Collaboration
Developing Talent
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years of prior HRIS experience in a leadership role
5+ years of hands‑on UKG WFM configuration experience, with deep expertise in:
Timekeeping: work rules, pay rules, schedules, rounding, compliance, and time capture
Absence Management: accruals, leave policies, entitlements, and reporting
Testing and validation within complex organizational structures
Experience with UKG Workforce Central (WFC) or migration projects is highly desirable
Proven history of identifying and implementing timekeeping system enhancements to improve functionality and user experience
Proven analytical and customer service skills
Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external personnel
Ability to exercise discretion with highly confidential information
Ability to lead others by providing expertise, and to manage workload and delegate work to others
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of associates
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA This role requires regular in‑office presence, including to engage in in‑person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in‑office and remote work.
#LI-HYBRID
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Analyst and coordinator roles
DISCLAIMER This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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