KemperSports · 10 hours ago
Director of HRIS
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expKemperSports is a leading sports, entertainment and hospitality company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional service and results. The Director of HRIS is responsible for the strategic leadership, implementation, and ongoing ownership of the organization’s Human Resources Information Systems, overseeing payroll configuration and ensuring system integrity and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the system owner for UKG, providing strategic direction, governance, and oversight across all HR and payroll modules
Lead the design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of HR and payroll systems to support business needs
Establish HRIS governance, standards, documentation, and change management processes
Own the setup and maintenance of core HR modules including employee data, benefits, timekeeping, performance, and reporting
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Manage integrations with third-party vendors and internal systems
Lead system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline HR and payroll processes through technology
Monitor system performance and recommend improvements
Oversee HR and payroll reporting, dashboards, and analytics to support business decision-making
Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements related to HR and payroll data
Support internal and external audits as needed
Oversee payroll system configuration, processing support, audits, and compliance within UKG as the system owner and data steward for UKG and related HR technologies
Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations from a systems, controls and reporting perspective
Manage accuracy and compliance of payroll-related system testing, updates, and year-end activities through system design
Provide strategic oversight and partnership with UKG system and payroll stakeholders to ensure UKG Customer Billing (PEO) reporting is accurately configured, validated, and optimized across pay cycles
Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders on HR technology solutions
Lead and develop HRIS team members and/or manage external vendors and consultants
Provide training and support to system users to drive adoption and effectiveness
Develop training materials and SOPs for General Managers, Department Heads regarding best practices and system usage
Lead internal payroll audits (401k, Workers’ Compensation) and maintain full records and documentation
Ability to maintain composure and solve problems quickly during payroll critical payroll process windows
Ability to translate complex tax and system concepts into clear instructions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
8+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including leadership responsibility
Deep experience with UKG, including payroll and core HR configuration
Strong knowledge of UKG Payroll Processing, Workforce Management, Core HR/Payroll Management, and Reporting & Analytics
Strong knowledge of payroll processes, HR compliance, and system integrations
Proven experience leading HR system implementations and managing complex projects
Preferred
Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., HRIS, PMP, SHRM, or UKG certifications)
Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Company
KemperSports
KemperSports is a golf management company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Skinner
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
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