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Aeroflow Health – HRIS Analyst 

Remote Opportunity 

Aeroflow Health is a national leader in home medical equipment and clinical services. We combine technology, operational excellence, and compassionate expertise to deliver essential products and care directly to patients’ homes. At Aeroflow Health, we make healthcare accessible by taking a wholistic approach to how we care for our patients.

We are equally passionate about taking care of our employees. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare companies in the U.S., an Inc. 5000 honoree, and a certified Great Place to Work®, Aeroflow continues to seek ways they can  be one of the nation’s top employers.  As we continue to grow, we remain committed to building an exceptional workplace where talented professionals are empowered, supported, and inspired to make a meaningful impact every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst with deep UKG Pro-suite expertise to support the configuration, optimization, and ongoing administration of our UKG environment. This person  will play a critical role in ensuring system accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT.

This role is highly hands-on and will focus on system configuration, business rules, reporting, integrations, data audits, and issue resolution, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes and leverage new UKG functionality.

Your Primary Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a HRIS Analyst to join our team and add value in the following areas:

• Configure, maintain, and optimize UKG Pro to support organizational needs.
• Configure and maintain business rules, workflows, security roles, organizational structures, job codes, locations, compensation structures, and state/local tax updates.
• Maintain UKG landing pages for employees, managers, and administrators.
• Configure and support Document Management, People Assist, and employee self-service functionality.
• Configure and support annual Open Enrollment, benefit life events, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain system documentation, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as the functional subject matter expert for UKG Pro and related HR technologies.
• Research new UKG functionality and recommend enhancements that align with business priorities.
• Participate in UKG user groups, product forums, and continuing education to stay informed on system capabilities and industry best practices. Review UKG release notes and assess potential business impacts.
• Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy, consistency, compliance, and overall system integrity.
• Identify data discrepancies and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues proactively.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics that support business decision-making. Ensure reporting processes are accurate, repeatable, and audit-ready.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues independently or in partnership with UKG Support.
• Track recurring issues, identify root causes, and recommend long-term solutions.
• Coordinate implementation activities for system upgrades and enhancements while minimizing business disruption.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot middleware, APIs, file feeds, and integrations supporting HR and payroll processes.
• Support integrations with platforms including:
  • Identity and Access Management (Okta)
  • Active Directory
  • Timekeeping hardware
  • Employee recognition platforms (Nectar)
  • Other third-party HR technologies
• Build strong partnerships with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT and Talent Acquisition. Consult with stakeholders to understand reporting needs, operational challenges, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Translate business requirements into scalable HR technology solutions while maintaining system integrity and governance.
• Provide recommendations and best practices based on UKG functionality and prior experience.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to HR systems and employee data.
• Employee has an individual responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Compliance is a condition of employment and is considered an element of job performance
• Maintain HIPAA/patient confidentiality
• Regular and reliable attendance as assigned by your schedule
• Provide backup support for payroll processing during planned absences or business continuity situations.
• Participate in audits and provide system documentation and reporting as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Other job duties assigned

Skills for Success

• Deep system configuration and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Clear documentation and communication skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to HRIS challenges

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on HRIS experience, with strong UKG expertise required, specifically in UKG Pro implementation
• Demonstrated experience configuring UKG business rules, workflows, and reporting
• Experience supporting open enrollment, payroll-adjacent processes, and timekeeping systems
• Strong understanding of HR data structures, compliance considerations, and reporting logic
• Proven ability to manage high ticket volume while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness
• Experience working cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, and Payroll teams

You might also have

• Experience supporting multi-state or complex tax environments
• Familiarity with Okta, Active Directory, and middleware integrations
• Prior experience in a high-growth or operationally complex organization
• Exposure to employee recognition platforms and downstream HR systems

 What Aeroflow Offers

Competitive Pay, Health Plans with FSA or HSA options, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match, 12 weeks of parental leave for birthing parent/ 4 weeks leave for non-birthing parent(s), Additional Parental benefits to include fertility stipends, free diapers, breast pump, Paid Holidays, PTO Accrual from day one, Employee Assistance Programs and SO MUCH MORE!!

Here at Aeroflow, we are proud of our commitment to all of our employees. Aeroflow Health has been recognized both locally and nationally for the following achievements:

• Family Forward Certified
• Great Place to Work Certified
• 5000 Best Place to Work award winner
• HME Excellence Award
• Sky High Growth Award

 If you’ve been looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make an impact, and an organization with unlimited growth potential, we want to hear from you!

Aeroflow Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

We value transparency and candidate safety throughout the hiring process. Aeroflow recruiters may reach out through platforms such as LinkedIn or Indeed; however, all interviews and/or offer coordination and sensitive information requests will occur only through our official communication channels. You will never be asked to provide personal data outside our secure application portal, and all interview or offer details will come from an @aeroflowinc.com email address. We do not conduct interviews via text message or instant-messaging apps. If you have concerns, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for verification