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HRIS Manager

Mather HQ (Evanston, IL)

Join Mather and transform how HR technology empowers people! We’re seeking an HRIS Manager who combines technical expertise with a passion for collaboration. In this full-time, salaried role, you’ll leverage five-plus years of experience across diverse HRIS platforms—including UKG, Kronos, and Business Intelligence tools—to create seamless systems and insightful reporting. Your advanced Excel skills, from dashboards and pivot tables to complex analytics, will help shape strategies that improve the team member experience. You’ll guide end-to-end implementations of new HR systems, provide training that builds confidence, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This hybrid position offers the best of both worlds: working at our downtown Evanston HQ several times a week and visiting Mather communities in Illinois, Arizona, and Virginia, all while contributing to an inclusive, collaborative culture. If you’re ready to combine HR know-how with IT innovation, we’d love to have you on our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Manage and administer HRIS ensuring maximum utilization of system’s capabilities.
  • Ensures accuracy of team member data by overseeing team member status changes and related activity which may impact payroll.
  • Partner with Mather IT to ensure compliance with Data Governance Policy. In particular, data integrity, privacy and security protocols.
  • Collaborates with AVP – Benefits, Compensation & HR Operations and HR team to maximize use of HRIS and timekeeping system to prepare analyses for internal and external reporting, including regulatory reporting and to facilitate management decision making.
  • Creates and leverage dashboards, data views, and data summaries using up-to-date analytics.
  • Researches technology advances applicable to Human Resources.  Makes recommendations  and executes implementation with excellence.
  • Work with vendors on the escalation and resolution of reported HRIS issues.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

  • Educates HR and leadership on utilization of  HRIS, timekeeping and other HR software.
  • Partners with AVP, Team Member Relations and Compliance to conducts quarterly audits of communities’ team member electronic records and HRIS operations.
  • Documents and maintains HRIS procedures and provides training on new systems and upgrades.
  • Establishes and documents HR service standards and procedures for all team member maintenance activities, benefit administration, workflows, and protocols.
  • Establishes, operationalizes, engages team members in, and sustains a Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
  • Develops knowledge transfer strategies and techniques.
  • Oversees project and change management associated with HRIS.
  • Participates in Mather Change Advisory Board, as needed, regarding developing and executing change management plans, including stakeholder engagement, communications and post-implementation support.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years  HRIS system configuration, utilization and report-writing.
  • Proficient computer skills, advanced MS Excel skills; Analytical skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Strong collaboration skills.
  • Experience with HRIS system, such as UKG.
  • Demonstrated success managing projects and change.
  • Familiar with related federal, state and local laws.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • A track record of improving efficiency and effectiveness of processes, workflows, and/or tools that benefit teams and organizations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word and Excel.

Preferred:

  • Industry experience in HR Analytics, Business Analytics or Data Analysis.

The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate of the range Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, geographic location and market changes.  Holiday Bonus eligibility, where applicable. The position is also eligible to participate in Mather benefit plans.

Salary Pay Range

$120,000 - $140,000 USD

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

  • A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
  • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
  • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
  • Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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