HRIS and Payroll Specialist

We’re hiring a HRIS & Payroll Specialist!

Consumers Credit Union (CCU) is looking for a HRIS and Payroll Specialist to manage and optimize our HRIS including the delivery of payroll to the organization.

This position is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite at our corporate office in Lake Forest, IL. Local Northern Illinois/Southeastern Wisconsin candidates only.

About the Role

As the HRIS & Payroll Specialist, you’ll collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources to deliver operational excellence across payroll and the HRIS, while supporting high-impact initiatives such as system enhancements, integrations, and mergers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulatory and internal standards


• Assist with payroll and benefits audits, and reconciliations to ensure compliance, data integrity, and adherence to internal controls


• Configure, maintain, and optimize UKG Pro modules across the employee lifecycle, including benefits enrollment, performance and merit cycles, and engagement surveys


• Drive HRIS optimization efforts to enhance functionality and user experience, including self-service tools and dashboards


• Serve as an HRIS subject matter expert, training HR staff, supporting troubleshooting, and acting as a point of contact as needed


• Produce and maintain standard and ad hoc reports to support business needs and regulatory requirements (e.g., ACA, EEO, Fair Pay, audit requests)


• Conduct regular audits of HRIS data, payroll deductions, and system changes to ensure accuracy and compliance


• Support Total Rewards initiatives, including compensation surveys, incentive administration, and benefits/wellness program reporting


• Manage benefit and payroll file feeds and system integrations in partnership with internal teams and external vendors


• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to HRIS, payroll, and benefits with a high level of service and expertise

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or closely related field

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources with experience processing payroll for a large, diverse workforce with accuracy and compliance

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred


• Advanced expertise in Human Resource Information Systems, preferably UKG Pro, with the ability to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot modules while supporting end users


• Technically curious with a strong understanding of system processes and the impact of data changes on employees and stakeholders


• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering timely, practical solutions to payroll and HRIS inquiries. Ability to investigate complex payroll and HRIS issues


• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy, quality control, and providing outstanding user experiences

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $61,470-$92,206 per year. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity. A specific salary offer considers factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Consumers Credit Union provides eligible employees an opportunity to participate in our medical (High Deductible, HMO and PPO), dental, vision, spending accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and other plans effective date of hire. You will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan at any time. You will be automatically enrolled in the pension plan following six months of employment and 1,000 hours of service and reaching age 20.

For more information about benefit offerings, please visit our careers page: https://www.myconsumers.org/about/what-we-do/careers

About CCU

Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, Consumers Credit Union has $4.4 billion in assets and serves more than 275,000 members, making it one of the largest credit unions in the state. CCU believes that nobody needs banks on every corner, but everyone needs people who are in their corner. We’ve been recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and we’re committed to growing both our business and our people. To learn more, visit myconsumers.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

CCU complies with the requirements and spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity in employment. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), criminal or arrest history (unless job related), crime victim status, or any other protected characteristic in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination, or any other employment actions or term and condition of employment. CCU complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCU has facilities.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact our Human Resources team at: [email protected] or 877-275-2228.