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Senior HRIS Analyst (ADP Workforce Now Specialist / Payroll Backup)

Pritchard Companies | Clear Lake, IA or Minneapolis, MN (Onsite)

Drive HR Technology, Data Integrity, and Process Excellence

Pritchard Companies is seeking a highly skilled Senior HRIS Analyst to serve as our internal expert for ADP Workforce Now, HR systems administration, reporting, analytics, and payroll support.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys leveraging technology and data to improve processes, drive efficiencies, and support better business decisions. As a key member of the Human Resources team, you will lead HRIS administration, serve as the primary resource for system optimization, and provide payroll backup support to ensure business continuity.

If you're passionate about HR technology, data analytics, process improvement, and delivering exceptional support to end users, we'd love to hear from you.

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What You'll DoHRIS Administration & System Management

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now
• Manage system configurations, workflows, security roles, user access, and business rules
• Maintain employee data accuracy through audits and data validation
• Support ADP Workforce Now modules including HR, Benefits, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Recruiting, and Performance Management
• Troubleshoot HRIS issues and partner with ADP support when needed
• Lead testing, implementation, and validation of system upgrades and enhancements
• Manage system integrations and ensure data integrity across platforms
• Create and maintain system documentation, procedures, and training materials

Reporting, Analytics & Data Management

• Develop and maintain HR and payroll reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics
• Analyze data related to headcount, turnover, compensation, benefits, and labor trends
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and workforce analytics to support leadership decision-making
• Identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement through data analysis
• Support compliance and regulatory reporting requirements

Payroll Processing & Backup Support

• Serve as the designated backup payroll administrator
• Process payroll during payroll staff absences or peak-volume periods
• Review payroll audits and validate earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits
• Process employee transactions impacting payroll, including hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and compensation changes
• Support payroll reconciliations, quarter-end, and year-end processing activities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve workflows
• Participate in HRIS implementations, acquisitions, system enhancements, and technology initiatives
• Assist with HR and payroll policy development
• Train and support HR team members, managers, and system users
• Lead and support special projects as assigned

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What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-5 years of HRIS experience
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on ADP Workforce Now administration experience
• Experience supporting payroll processing and payroll administration
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Experience supporting ADP Workforce Now implementations or optimization projects
• Experience developing dashboards and workforce analytics
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification

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Why Join Pritchard Companies?

• Be part of a 100+ year legacy
• People-first culture
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide HR technology strategy
• Work directly with HR and business leaders

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Work Location

This is an onsite position and may be based in either:

• Clear Lake, Iowa
• Minneapolis, Minnesota

Periodic travel between locations may be required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Pritchard Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.