Job Summary
The Manager, HR Systems serves as a trusted advisor and technical expert responsible for the design and optimization of the company’s HR systems and data integrity. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable data, efficient system operations, and meaningful insights that drive data-informed HR and business decisions across the organization.
Partnering closely with HR, IT, and business leaders, the Manager, HR Systems ensures systems, integrations, and reporting capabilities effectively support enterprise goals and a seamless employee experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
- HRIS Design & Optimization: Lead the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for HR technology, guiding system strategy and optimization efforts. Explore and apply emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, to enhance automation, data accuracy, and user experience.
- System Administration & Governance: Oversee the day-to-day HRIS administration, data integrity, and user access management. Conduct regular audits, maintain system security, ensure compliance, and uphold data governance standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership (20%): Partner with HR, Finance, IT and business leaders to understand needs, translate requirements into system and reporting solutions, and deliver accurate, timely data for decision-making. Serve as the primary point of contact to ensure alignment on system integrations, data governance, and technical enhancements.
- Process Improvement & Integrations: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline HR processes, enhance system functionality, and improve data accuracy through integrations and workflow optimization. Leverage AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Special Projects & Initiatives: Lead or support cross-functional projects such as system upgrades, process redesigns, or enhancements to data and analytics capabilities. Begin exploring AI capabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This role does not have formal people leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Deep understanding of HRIS concepts, data structures, and integration principles
- Expertise in HR data analysis, reporting, and visualization to drive data-informed decisions
- Strong analytical and technical skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and reporting tools
- Ability to translate business needs into system requirements and analytics solutions
- Excellent communication and consultation skills to partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to identify and implement process and system improvements
- Awareness of emerging HR technologies, including AI and automation, and the ability to evaluate and integrate new tools that enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and insights.
- Commitment to data accuracy, integrity, and governance
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 7+ year of relevant experience in HR systems administration, reporting, and analytics
- Proficient working with ADP
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, or related discipline
- 7+ year of relevant experience with HRIS implementation, optimization, or reporting
- Certified in HR or HR technology (e.g., HRIP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent)
Other Requirements
- This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.
- Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
- Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to travel up to: 10% of the time
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Work Environments
F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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About F&G
Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.
1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023
2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022
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