No Corp-to-corp. No 3^rd party firm

Position: UKG HRIS Manager
Location: Hybrid onsite in Irvine, CA
Terms: Direct-hire
Compensation: 140,000 to 160,000 (W2 only) plus discretionary bonus
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Own the strategy, administration, optimization, and evolution of a critical HR technology ecosystem. This role is ideal for a senior HRIS professional who enjoys being hands-on, driving process improvements, building system roadmaps, and partnering with stakeholders to maximize the value of HR technology.
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What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for UKG.
• Own day-to-day HRIS administration, configuration, maintenance, testing, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Develop and execute HR systems strategies, roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve data quality, and optimize HR processes.
• Create and maintain reporting, dashboards, metrics, and workforce analytics.
• Lead HR technology projects, system enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Support performance management processes and related technologies, including SuccessFactors or comparable platforms.
• Provide troubleshooting, user support, training, and best-practice guidance.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of progressive HRIS experience.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with UKG; this is a required qualification.
• Proven experience owning HR systems strategy, roadmap development, and optimization efforts.
• Strong reporting, analytics, and dashboard development capabilities.
• Experience leading HRIS-related projects, upgrades, implementations, and system enhancements.
• Exposure to SuccessFactors is preferred or another enterprise performance management platform.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical, scalable HR technology solutions.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to execute, not just coordinate or delegate.

Why Join

This is not a people-management role. We're seeking a senior-level HRIS leader who wants to remain close to the technology, drive meaningful improvements, influence strategy, and make a direct impact on how HR systems support the business.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.