HRIS Administrator

HRIS Administrator

Hybrid | CSO San Antonio, TX

Empower People Through Technology. Drive Data-Informed Decisions.

At Touchstone Communities, our purpose is simple: Make Lives Better. Every day, our teams create exceptional experiences for residents, families, and fellow team members across Texas. Behind those experiences is a people-first culture supported by innovative technology, meaningful data, and operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced HRIS Administrator who is passionate about leveraging HR technology to elevate the team member experience, optimize business processes, and provide strategic workforce insights. This is a hybrid, mid-to-senior level role that serves as a trusted partner across Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, Information Technology, and Operations.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical problem solver with strong HR systems experience, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for continuous improvement. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for Human Resources technology platforms and play a key role in ensuring our systems effectively support a growing and dynamic workforce.

What You'll Do

Strategic HR Technology Leadership

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for HRIS and related HR technology platforms.
• Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to align system capabilities with organizational objectives.
• Recommend and implement scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, improve user experience, and support business growth.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to automate processes and eliminate manual work.

Data Analytics & Workforce Insights

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, security, and confidentiality of employee and payroll data.
• Design and develop meaningful reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics that support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze workforce trends and provide insights related to turnover, retention, recruiting, staffing, compensation, and compliance.
• Conduct audits and data validations to maintain high-quality data standards across platforms.
• Support organizational data governance initiatives and reporting requirements.

System Administration & Optimization

• Configure workflows, security roles, permissions, and business processes within HR technology systems.
• Manage system enhancements, upgrades, releases, testing, and change management activities.
• Maintain system documentation, process maps, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot issues and implement sustainable solutions.

Integrations & Technical Solutions

• Manage HRIS data imports, exports, integrations, and file transmissions.
• Oversee data validation and reconciliation efforts for payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and third-party system interfaces.
• Support implementation projects, data migrations, and system enhancements.
• Partner with IT and vendors to optimize system connectivity, functionality, and performance.

Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Support

• Support critical payroll, benefits, and workforce management processes through system administration and data oversight.
• Maintain controls that support compliance with applicable employment, privacy, and data security regulations.
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and organization-wide compliance initiatives.

Training & Stakeholder Partnership

• Deliver training and system guidance to HR, Payroll, Benefits, Operations, and leadership teams.
• Create and maintain user-friendly training materials and reference guides.
• Promote adoption of best practices and encourage effective system utilization across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted resource and consultant for HR technology questions and enhancements.

What Makes You Successful

You thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy solving complex business challenges through technology and data.
• Can translate technical information into meaningful, actionable insights.
• Build strong partnerships across departments and influence positive change.
• Take ownership of projects and drive results with minimal supervision.
• Balance strategic thinking with the ability to execute and follow through on details.
• Are energized by continuous improvement and finding smarter ways to work.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive HRIS administration experience required.
• Experience supporting enterprise HR technology environments with responsibility for system configuration, reporting, integrations, and process optimization.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, workforce management, and HR operations processes.
• Experience serving as a functional lead or primary system administrator preferred.
• Experience with platforms such as Paycor, Workday, UKG, ADP, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or comparable HRIS solutions.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced HRIS administration and reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of HR, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and workforce management functions.
• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, and integration projects.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup formulas, data validation, and data cleansing techniques.
• Working knowledge of APIs, SFTP, CSV/XML file management, imports/exports, and data integrations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and training capabilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A purpose-driven culture committed to the Touchstone mission of Making Lives Better