Director of Employee Rewards & HRIS (UKG) Technology

Director of Employee Rewards & HRIS (UKG Pro)

Employment Type : Direct Hire / Permanent

Location : Chicago, IL – Near North Side, Onsite 5 Days / Week

Ready to Transform HR Systems and Total Rewards at a Strategic Level?

Step into a pivotal role where you will lead, optimize, and elevate enterprise-wide HRIS and total rewards programs. This isn’t just a leadership position, it’s a hands-on, high-impact opportunity to shape how employees experience payroll, benefits, and performance management across the organization. If you are passionate about UKG Pro, enjoy solving complex system challenges, and thrive on creating strategies that inspire top talent, this role is your next career milestone.

Daily Responsibilities :

• Leading and executing total rewards strategies aligned with business objectives
• Optimizing and configuring UKG Pro modules to ensure efficient workflows and accurate data
• Supporting payroll processing, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing system automation
• Building and maintaining custom BI reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights
• Managing integrations such as Greenhouse and other HR technology systems
• Driving roadmap initiatives for modules including onboarding, voice, performance, surveys, and coaching
• Partnering with HR and business leaders to provide analytics on workforce planning and reward metrics
• Mentoring and developing a high-performing HRIS and total rewards team

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This is a high-profile, hands-on leadership opportunity with a salary range of $170K-$200K (DOE). Exceptional UKG Pro and total rewards leaders are encouraged to apply immediately, your expertise could define the future of rewards strategy in a growing organization.