HRIS Product Manager

Summary

The HRIS Product Manager is responsible for working with stakeholders and a technical team to maximize the value of the Human Resources Information System, UKG, (“HRIS”) through the development and maintenance of a comprehensive HRIS Program.  The HRIS Product Manager will be a champion for the HRIS, ensuring the system and business processes meet Buckle’s needs, requirements, and objectives. The HRIS Product Manager requires proficient communication skills to work with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.  The position requires the ability to successfully partner with executive, strategy, development, and administrative groups to build and execute the vision for the HRIS at Buckle.  The HRIS Product Manager will work cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and Sales along with other departments as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HRIS Management & Maintenance

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the HRIS, including user access, data integrity, and troubleshooting.

• Serve as the system administrator for the HRIS, managing configuration, permissions, and upgrades.

• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with HR policies by conducting regular audits and implementing best practices.

System Optimization & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements in HR operations, leveraging the HRIS to automate and streamline processes where possible. 

• Develop project plans, timelines and resource allocation in collaboration with the team leadership and project stakeholders (Finance, HR, IT, and Sales) for HRIS upgrades, patches and other technical projects that further HR strategic goals.

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects with stakeholders at all levels, including coordination and facilitation of project meetings, status updates, and other communications. 

Data Reporting & Analytics

• Design, develop, and maintain HR reports and dashboards to support business decisions and HR strategy.

• Provide regular and ad hoc reporting on key HR metrics, including workforce demographics and headcount.

User Support & Training

• Provide end-user support for HRIS functionality and resolve any system issues in collaboration with IT as needed.

• Develop and deliver training for HR Team and other users to maximize the effectiveness of the HRIS. 

• Create and maintain documentation for system processes, data definitions, technical specifications, test cases, deployment plans, release notes, and training materials. 

Compliance & Security

• Ensure data privacy and security protocols are in place and adhered to, following relevant compliance requirements.

• Work closely with the HR and Legal Teams to support compliance with applicable regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and EEOC.

• Regularly review and audit user access and permissions to protect sensitive HR data. 

General

• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit. 

• Special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.  

Education and/or Experience 

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.