TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Administrator
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $79,868.67 - 97,843.41
WORK LOCATION: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: September 3, 2026 at 7pm
Are you a tech‑savvy HR professional who thrives on optimizing systems, solving problems, and transforming data into insights? The Town of Apex is seeking a collaborative expert to lead the maintenance, training, and enhancement of our HRIS, talent management systems, and key HR data processes. If you’re driven by accuracy, innovation, and empowering others through technology, consider joining Team Apex!
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Performs technical and professional level Human Resources functions by taking the lead on the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the technical aspects of the Town’s Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS/HRIS) and talent management systems (recruiting, onboarding, learning management, performance management, compensation, and succession planning systems). Provide training on the various systems to new and existing employees, develops reports, and analyzse Human Resources data for the Human Resources department and Town.
This position reports to the Human Resources Assistant Director. Requires general direction on work that is broad in scope.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:-
Plans and manages all technical aspects of the Town’s human resources information and talent management systems, such as development and implementation of new modules, system maintenance, updates and enhancements, and data integration with various applications.
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Collaborates with IT and HR to lead the development, documentation and communication of business rules and system policies, processes and procedures.
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Documents and maintains system configurations, procedures, user documentation, and system updates.
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Coordinates and executes system testing for implementations, upgrades, and modifications; validates data. Communicates the changes, provides administrator training on new features and provides support to ensure successful knowledge transfer.
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Participates in HR projects by leading and collaborating on the process/system design, configuration, and testing, and providing support pre and post go live.
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Identifies and resolves issues as well as working with staff in the Information Technology Department for issues that are outside of the HR expertise, system access and/or scope of responsibilities.
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Suggests and implements enhancements and/or modifications to current procedures to allow for more efficient processing, while recognizing the interplay of the systems’ setups.
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Generates, maintains, and distributes standard and custom reports across all HR systems to support business decisions.
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Coordinates, tests, and troubleshoots integrations between HR systems and other internal or external systems. Ensures validation of data between systems. Creates, maintains, and modifies system tables as needed.
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Prepares and presents hands on classroom training on talent management system functionality; creates user guides/training documentation; builds necessary set ups for the training experience.
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Provides training for supervisors and employees on uses and best practices of the HR management systems.
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Works closely with departmental liaisons/representatives, providing guidance and education to HRMS end-users, to ensure accuracy of data entry.
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Uploads various data into systems. including but not limited to mass pay and leave changes.
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Ensures data integrity and follows quality control measures for data accuracy; verifies data input to the HRM systems and makes corrections when necessary.
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Maintains system security best practices and control access by creating roles and granting permissions.
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Compiles data for various reports, runs queries and reports as requested.
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Safeguards confidential information and sensitive data. Maintains a variety of files, records and reports in the Human Resources Department.
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Performs related duties as assigned.
WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related filed with two (2) years of HRIS experience; Associate's degree with four (4) years of HRIS experience; or an equivalent combination of education and progressive professional experience.
GET TO KNOW APEX:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees- 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
- Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
- Traditional sick and vacation leave
- 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
- $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
- Bereavement leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Longevity pay
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license check prior to employment.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
