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Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

 If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.

Summary:

The HRIS Analyst – UKG Pro is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and support of the UKG Pro system and related modules. This role ensures data integrity, optimizes system functionality, and provides reporting and analytics to support HR operations and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with UKG Pro or with another HRIS system with a strong understanding of HR processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

UKG Pro System Administration:

• Serve as the primary system administrator for UKG Pro, including overall knowledge of all modules. 
• Configure system workflows, business rules, and security roles to align with organizational needs.
• Manage system updates, releases, and testing in collaboration with UKG support and internal stakeholders.

Data Integrity & Reporting:

• Maintain data accuracy through regular audits and validation processes.
• Create and manage custom reports using UKG Pro Business Intelligence (BI) tools and standard reporting features.
• Support HR and leadership with data-driven insights and dashboards.

Process Optimization:

• Identify and implement process improvements using UKG Pro capabilities.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to streamline operations and enhance user experience.
• Document system processes and maintains up-to-date SOPs.

User Support & Training:

• Provide support for UKG Pro users across the organization.
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for HR staff and end-users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in a timely manner.

Project Management:

• Lead or support UKG Pro-related projects such as module implementations, integrations, and system enhancements.

Qualifications required:

Education

• Degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, preferred but not required. 

Experience

• General understanding of HR processes, compliance, and data management.
• Proficiency in UKG Pro BI reporting, Cognos, and Excel preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

 Additional Qualifications, preferred:

• 1-3 years of experience working with UKG Pro (UltiPro), including system configuration.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro integrations (e.g., APIs, third-party systems).
• Familiarity with UKG Pro Bryte, Performance/Career, People Assist, Talk, Great Place to Work, Employee Voice, Learning, Recruiting, and Performance modules.
• UKG Pro certification or completion of UKG training programs.

Work Environment:

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights. 

• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion. 

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work. 

• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities. 

• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level. 

• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams. 

• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools. 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

* Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.