HRIS Operations Manager in Portland, Oregon - #72508 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72508

HRIS Operations Manager
Our client is seeking an HRIS Operations Manager who will serve as the primary owner of payroll processing and HR systems administration within a multi-state organization. This hands-on role is responsible for executing the full payroll lifecycle with accuracy, compliance, and timeliness while also overseeing the administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of HR technology platforms. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable balancing transactional execution with systems expertise to support efficient operations and a positive employee experience.

This role is a hybrid model in Portland, Oregon.

HRIS Operations Manager Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end, multi-state payroll processing, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll administration.
• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for HRIS and payroll systems, including configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Manage payroll processing activities from start to finish, including audits, reconciliations, adjustments, and issue resolution.
• Maintain payroll tax compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and payroll-to-general ledger reconciliations.
• Lead HRIS initiatives such as system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, testing, user acceptance activities, and implementation support.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support operational and business decision-making.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to support payroll, compensation, reporting, and HR technology initiatives.
• Oversee relationships with payroll and HR technology vendors, including issue resolution and service coordination.
• Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of employee and payroll data across systems.
• Support employee inquiries related to payroll and HR systems while contributing to onboarding and evolving HR operational processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and the overall user experience.
• Assist with payroll, compensation, and compliance audits while maintaining complete and accurate supporting documentation.

HRIS Operations Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on, in-house experience processing payroll in complex, multi-state environments.
• Demonstrated experience personally managing end-to-end payroll execution with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, compliance requirements, and payroll controls.
• Hands-on HRIS administration experience, including system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and ongoing optimization.
• Experience supporting organizations with employees across multiple states.
• Proven experience participating in HRIS or payroll implementations, upgrades, or major system enhancement initiatives.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ability to develop workforce metrics, dashboards, and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset when supporting employees and internal partners.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience with enterprise HRIS and payroll platforms strongly preferred.
• Power BI, business intelligence, or advanced reporting experience preferred.
• CPP, FPC, or similar payroll certification preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, leave administration, compensation programs, commissions, or complex payroll structures is a plus.

Salary: $110K-$120K/year + Bonus. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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