HRIS Systems Administrator (8734)

The HR Systems Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of AWG’s Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). This role ensures data integrity, supports HR processes, manages system workflows, and serves as the primary technical resource for HR technology initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with HR systems, and the ability to collaborate across HR, IT, Payroll, and field operations.

• Serve as the system administrator for AWG’s HRIS and related platforms (ATS, LMS, performance management, payroll and benefits).
• Maintain system configuration, workflows, security roles, and data tables.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify improvements.

Data Integrity & Reporting:

• Ensure accuracy of employee data through routine audits and quality checks.
• Develop, maintain, and automate HR reports and dashboards for leadership and operational managers.
• Support HR, payroll, safety, compliance, and operations with data and analytics requests.
• Maintain data governance and security standards.

Process Optimization:

• Partner with HR leaders to automate and streamline processes such as onboarding, benefits enrollment, performance reviews, compensation changes, and employee lifecycle tasks.
• Document processes and maintain user guides, SOPs, and training materials.
• Lead or assist with HR technology projects, upgrades, and system integrations.

Training & User Support:

• Provide training, guidance, and system support to HR team members, managers, and employees.
• Create and deliver training content, quick reference guides, and communications related to system enhancements or process changes.
• Ensure consistent adoption and usability across all AWG locations.
• Payroll Processing.
• Serve as backup to payroll processing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field—or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of HRIS administration experience required (e.g., UKG, ADP, Paycom, Workday, Paylocity, etc.).
• 3+ years automated Payroll experience required.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer-service mindset.
• Occasional travel to AWG locations may be required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using ADP Workforce Now platform, highly preferred.
• Experience supporting distributed or multi-location operations.
• Knowledge of HR processes including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compensation, time & attendance, and performance management.
• Experience creating dashboards, reports, or SQL queries.
• Project management or change management experience.

Incentives:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• A supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth.
• AWG Culture: A family-like atmosphere known for growth opportunities and a low turnover rate in the industry.

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American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.

American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

American Welding & Gas, an employee owned company, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. AWG traces its history to Valley Welding Supply in Billings, MT and Scott-Gross Company in Lexington, KY - both of which began in 1949. The Company has grown both organically and through acquisition to its present size. AWG manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. We operate 76 retail locations and 16 gas fill plants located in seventeen states stretching from Montana through Georgia. AWG has 585 employees who serve our customers in over 30 states and Canada.