{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"05950dbb9252cf4da9a1a6b9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05950dbb9252cf4da9a1a6b9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05950dbb9252cf4da9a1a6b9","title":"HR Technology Optimization Analyst","description":"About Us:\nWHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on job sites all over the world.\nFocusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred.\nPresently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 1 day per month in our West Middlesex PA office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.\nOverview:\nThe HR Technology & Optimization Analyst is an IT Applications role embedded within the enterprise IT organization and aligned to HR as a strategic business partner. This role owns the technical administration, configuration, optimization, and integration of UKG and related HR platforms, ensuring they operate reliably, securely, and in alignment with enterprise architecture standards.\nActing as the primary IT owner for HR technology, this role translates HR business needs into scalable system solutions, manages platform enhancements through disciplined backlog and release processes, and partners with HR, Payroll, and IT, and vendors to continuously improve employee and manager experiences through automation, analytics, and emerging technologies (including AI-enabled capabilities)\nResponsibilities:\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nHR Technology Leadership\nWorking under Moderate supervision,\nLead the design, configuration, and enhancement of UKG to ensure systems align with business strategy and evolving workforce needs.\nAct as the primary innovation driver for HR technology, recommending new capabilities, automation, and AI-driven enhancements.\nEvaluate emerging HR tech trends and propose solutions that support scalability, efficiency, and improved employee experience.\nOwn and manage the HR technology enhancement backlog, partnering with HR leadership to prioritize work based on business value, risk, and capacity.\nPlan and execute system enhancements through structured release cycles, ensuring predictable delivery and minimal disruption to operations.\nBalance run‑the‑business support with project‑based initiatives, maintaining transparency into demand, work in progress, and upcoming releases.\nHRIS Administration & System Optimization\nTroubleshoot complex technical issues and implement system improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability.\nSupport integrations and data feeds, troubleshoot integration errors\nMaintain documentation of system configurations, HR processes, and best practices.\nServe as the primary system administrator for UKG, overseeing configuration, security roles, workflows, data integrity, and integrations in alignment with enterprise IT standards.\nSupport and monitor integrations and data feeds between UKG and downstream systems (e.g., payroll, finance, identity management, analytics), troubleshooting errors and partnering with IT teams as needed.\nEnsure HR technology solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and data governance policies.\nProcess Improvement & Automation\nCollaborate with HR partners to translate business needs into practical system solutions.\nDesign and deliver workforce analytics, dashboards, and operational reports that support decision‑making for HR and business leaders.\nPartner with IT analytics and data teams to ensure HR data is accurate, trusted, and consumable across enterprise reporting platforms.\nHelp HR leaders move from transactional reporting to insight‑driven decision‑making using trends, metrics, and predictive indicators where appropriate.\nAnalytics & Reporting\nDevelop advanced reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics using UKG and complementary reporting tools.\nProvide guidance to HR and business leaders on maximizing the use of analytics for decision-making.\nStakeholder Engagement & Collaboration\nPartner with HR, IT, Finance, and vendor teams as the primary point of contact for HR technology initiatives.\nFacilitate system governance discussions to prioritize enhancements and ensure alignment with enterprise needs.\nProvide training, documentation, and support to end users, helping them adopt new functionality and optimize usage.\nRisk Management & Compliance\nEnsure full compliance with risk management standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.\nMaintain data governance, access controls, and audit readiness across UKG and connected systems.\nPerforms other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job\nPerforms Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation\nQualifications:\nEducation, Licenses, and Certifications\nBachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, information systems or related field preferred or equivalent work experience required.\n\nYears of Experience and Knowledge\n3 ~ 5 years of Direct HR Technology experience required, including hands-on ownership of UKG. (UKG experience a MUST)\n\nSkills and Abilities\nHRIS Administration & System Optimization\nServe as the primary system administrator for UKG, overseeing configuration, integrations, security roles, workflows, and data integrity.\nManage upgrades, test new functionality, lead user acceptance testing (UAT), and coordinate with IT and vendors when needed.\nTroubleshoot complex technical issues and implement system improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability.\nMaintain documentation of system configurations, HR processes, and best practices.\n\nTravel Requirements\n0% ~ 10% travel domestically required\nEEO Statement:\nProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. 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BECAUSE WE ARE THE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on job sites all over the world.\nFocusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred.\nPresently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 1 day per month in our West Middlesex PA office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.\nOverview:\nThe HR Technology & Optimization Analyst is an IT Applications role embedded within the enterprise IT organization and aligned to HR as a strategic business partner. This role owns the technical administration, configuration, optimization, and integration of UKG and related HR platforms, ensuring they operate reliably, securely, and in alignment with enterprise architecture standards.\nActing as the primary IT owner for HR technology, this role translates HR business needs into scalable system solutions, manages platform enhancements through disciplined backlog and release processes, and partners with HR, Payroll, and IT, and vendors to continuously improve employee and manager experiences through automation, analytics, and emerging technologies (including AI-enabled capabilities)\nResponsibilities:\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nHR Technology Leadership\nWorking under Moderate supervision,\nLead the design, configuration, and enhancement of UKG to ensure systems align with business strategy and evolving workforce needs.\nAct as the primary innovation driver for HR technology, recommending new capabilities, automation, and AI-driven enhancements.\nEvaluate emerging HR tech trends and propose solutions that support scalability, efficiency, and improved employee experience.\nOwn and manage the HR technology enhancement backlog, partnering with HR leadership to prioritize work based on business value, risk, and capacity.\nPlan and execute system enhancements through structured release cycles, ensuring predictable delivery and minimal disruption to operations.\nBalance run‑the‑business support with project‑based initiatives, maintaining transparency into demand, work in progress, and upcoming releases.\nHRIS Administration & System Optimization\nTroubleshoot complex technical issues and implement system improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability.\nSupport integrations and data feeds, troubleshoot integration errors\nMaintain documentation of system configurations, HR processes, and best practices.\nServe as the primary system administrator for UKG, overseeing configuration, security roles, workflows, data integrity, and integrations in alignment with enterprise IT standards.\nSupport and monitor integrations and data feeds between UKG and downstream systems (e.g., payroll, finance, identity management, analytics), troubleshooting errors and partnering with IT teams as needed.\nEnsure HR technology solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and data governance policies.\nProcess Improvement & Automation\nCollaborate with HR partners to translate business needs into practical system solutions.\nDesign and deliver workforce analytics, dashboards, and operational reports that support decision‑making for HR and business leaders.\nPartner with IT analytics and data teams to ensure HR data is accurate, trusted, and consumable across enterprise reporting platforms.\nHelp HR leaders move from transactional reporting to insight‑driven decision‑making using trends, metrics, and predictive indicators where appropriate.\nAnalytics & Reporting\nDevelop advanced reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics using UKG and complementary reporting tools.\nProvide guidance to HR and business leaders on maximizing the use of analytics for decision-making.\nStakeholder Engagement & Collaboration\nPartner with HR, IT, Finance, and vendor teams as the primary point of contact for HR technology initiatives.\nFacilitate system governance discussions to prioritize enhancements and ensure alignment with enterprise needs.\nProvide training, documentation, and support to end users, helping them adopt new functionality and optimize usage.\nRisk Management & Compliance\nEnsure full compliance with risk management standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.\nMaintain data governance, access controls, and audit readiness across UKG and connected systems.\nPerforms other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job\nPerforms Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation\nQualifications:\nEducation, Licenses, and Certifications\nBachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, information systems or related field preferred or equivalent work experience required.\n\nYears of Experience and Knowledge\n3 ~ 5 years of Direct HR Technology experience required, including hands-on ownership of UKG. (UKG experience a MUST)\n\nSkills and Abilities\nHRIS Administration & System Optimization\nServe as the primary system administrator for UKG, overseeing configuration, integrations, security roles, workflows, and data integrity.\nManage upgrades, test new functionality, lead user acceptance testing (UAT), and coordinate with IT and vendors when needed.\nTroubleshoot complex technical issues and implement system improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability.\nMaintain documentation of system configurations, HR processes, and best practices.\n\nTravel Requirements\n0% ~ 10% travel domestically required\nEEO Statement:\nProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. 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