HRIS Specialist

At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.

As an HRIS Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all HR data and systems. Reporting to the Vice President of Total Rewards, you will serve as a key liaison between HR, IT, and other business units to ensure seamless data integration and process alignment. You will support a variety of HR processes including employee records management, reporting and analytics, system upgrades, and end-user training. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy HR professional with a passion for optimizing systems, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and update employee data in the HRIS to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Support system upgrades, patches, testing, and other technical projects as assigned.
• Generate standard and custom reports to meet management and audit requirements.
• Collect, analyze and interpret HR data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights related to workforce metrics such as turnover, employee engagement, and performance.
• Maintain and enhance HR dashboards and reports using the HRIS, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, or PowerBI to track key HR metrics and enable informed decision making.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to HR leadership by converting complex data into clear insights that support workforce planning, talent management, and other strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system improvements and enhancements.
• Train HR and business users on HRIS functionality and new system features.
• Troubleshoot system issues and escalate as necessary to vendors or IT.
• Ensure data privacy and security compliance in line with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Document system processes and procedures.
• Assist in implementing new HR systems or modules (eg., benefits, performance management, time tracking).
• Support HR team with other administrative tasks, such as policy updates, HR reporting, and employee communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in HRIS or HR systems support.
• Proficient in HRIS software – experience with Paycom is a plus!
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Key Strengths & Skills

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Proactive time management and ability to handle multiple open roles
• Familiarity with sourcing strategies, creative outreach, and passive candidate engagement
• Bias for action and ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, projects and priorities
• Collaboration skills
• Organizational savvy – where to go, who to talk to, how to get it done
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data visualization tools, and HRIS software

Our Culture

• We build strong relationships—with teammates, partners, and customers
• We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives
• We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results
• We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth
• We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs
• We take ownership of our work—quality and safety are at the core of what we do

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

This is a full-time position, on-site at our corporate office in St. Louis, MO.

Ready to Apply?

Ready to make a real impact? If you’re driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that’s changing the world—and where you’re not just an employee but an owner—we want you on board!

Join us, and let’s create safer environments together—making a global difference you’ll be proud to own.