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Senior HRIS Specialist

Formerra
CompanyFormerra
CategoryHR & Recruiting
LocationChicago
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted30 Jun 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
Who We Are   Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit  www.formerra.com .    Formerra leads in the market with the following key capabilities:   Problem-solving mindset, based on ingenuity and backed by a skilled and experienced commercial team that brings differentiated insights across markets including healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility Expansive material portfolio, including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers across leading material brands   Integrated, long-standing relationships with leading, global suppliers   Unparalleled and highly specialized technical, processing, and design support   Regulatory-compliant material support and expertise   Job Summary: The Senior HRIS Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role serves as a subject matter expert in HR systems, ensuring data integrity, system efficiency, and alignment with HR and organizational goals. The specialist partners with HR, Finance, IT, and other departments to support HR technology initiatives and improve user experience. The Payroll/HRIS specialist will be responsible for support in managing payroll for employees.    Duties/Responsibilities:  •    Check timesheets globally for accuracy through ADP and with other payroll providers.  •    Responsible for all payroll-related processing activities in US, Canada, and UK.  •    Assists in the preparation of year-end W-2s or other related tax filings or reports  •    Provide general administrative support including preparing reports for Finance, HR, and other departments as necessary.  •    Initiates routine daily/weekly/monthly reporting.  •    Assists benefit team with benefit enrollments in ADP.  •    Assists Finance team with payroll audits or reconciliation of payroll files.  •    Administer and maintain HRIS system.  •    Lead system upgrades, implementations, and integrations with other platforms.  •    Ensure data accuracy and integrity through audits, reporting, and troubleshooting.  •    Develop and maintain HR dashboards, metrics, and analytics to support decision-making.  •    Provide end-user support and training for HRIS tools and processes.  •    Collaborate with HR and IT teams to identify and implement process improvements.  •    Completes new hire setup in payroll systems. Maintains all payroll-related files and records.  •    Manage system security roles and permissions.  •    Document system configurations, workflows, and procedures.  •    Stay current on HR technology trends and recommend enhancements.  Required Skills/Abilities:   •    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   •    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.  •    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  •    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.&nbs