HRIS Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 65000 - 70000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Miriams Kitchen: Miriams Kitchen (MK) is a mission-driven nonprofit working to end chronic homelessness in Washington D.C. through meaningful relationships high-quality meals and holistic support services. Our kitchen is more than a place to prepare foodits a community space where dignity nourishment and connection come together.
Position Summary
The HRIS Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration accuracy and maintenance of the organizations Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role serves as the system-of-record owner for employee data and supports HR operations across employee lifecycle transactions benefits administration leave tracking timekeeping compliance documentation and reporting. The HRIS Specialist partners cross-functionally with Payroll Finance Benefits vendors and managers to ensure HR data integrity and operational consistency.
This position is execution-focused and does not set policy make compensation decisions or provide legal determinations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
HRIS Administration & Data Management
- Administer and maintain the HRIS (Paylocity) ensuring accurate and current employee records
- Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires (e.g. background checks i9s) terminations and job or status changes
- Maintain job codes positions departments and work location data
- Troubleshoot system issues related to timesheets PTO and leave status coding (PTO LWOP ADA-related leaves)
- Conduct routine audits to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Payroll & Timekeeping Support (HRIS-Focused)
- Support payroll corrections by identifying HRIS-related issues and coordinating with Payroll
- Assist with PTO balance reconciliation timesheet troubleshooting and timekeeping inquiries
- Support managers with timekeeping requests in accordance with HR processes
Benefits & Leave Administration (System-Supported)
- Support benefits enrollment eligibility and status changes within the HRIS
- Interpret carrier communications (e.g. Unum PFL STD) and translate them into required system actions
- Support system setup and maintenance related to benefits and vendor integrations
- Administer system-based setup and tracking for ADA FMLA STD and PFL leaves
- Track provider certifications and ensure accurate leave coding and documentation
- Draft and manage routine operational communications with leave and benefits providers
Reporting Compliance & Documentation
- Pull HRIS reports related to employee status benefits participation and enrollment
- Validate job and employee data for audit readiness
- Produce employee-specific reports for compliance and administrative needs
- Support responses to compliance-related requests (e.g. income withholding orders)
- Ensure HRIS records align with internal policies and benefits guide
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
- 35 years of experience supporting HRIS platforms preferably Paylocity
- Working knowledge of HR operations benefits administration leave management and timekeeping systems
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to interpret vendor and payroll guidance and apply it within HR systems
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
EEO Statement: Miriams Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Miriam's Kitchen is a registered nonprofit organization working to end homelessness in Washington, D.C.
