HRIS Supervisor
- Wright Tree Service
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- 3mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
Location Requirement: This role includes periodic on‑site work in West Des Moines, Iowa. Candidates located in the Midwest—such as the Des Moines metro, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Kansas City, Chicago, or similar regional areas—are preferred, or must be willing to relocate.
About Wright Service Corp:
Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, providing integrated vegetation management, forest management and reforestation, technology solutions, environmental and agricultural sustainability consulting, commercial environmental services, residential and commercial landscaping, tree care, interior plantscaping, and other outdoor and indoor services.
The Wright family of companies includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings, and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.
Wright Service Corp. has been employee-owned since 2002 and headquartered in Central Iowa since 1933, when Wright Tree Service was founded by John L. Wright.
JOB SUMMARY: The HRIS Supervisor provides leadership and guidance to a team of HRIS Analysts, ensuring the effective operation and optimization of Wright Service Corp’s Workday platform. This role focuses on team development, operational excellence, and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance HR technology capabilities across the organization. The HRIS Supervisor acts as a bridge between technical execution and business needs, driving adoption and continuous improvement.
Essential Job Duties:
Assign and prioritize work to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of Workday system support and enhancements
Oversee the development, maintenance, and accuracy of Workday reports and dashboards, ensuring stakeholders have timely and reliable data to support decision‑making
Maintain deep, up‑to‑date knowledge of Workday functionality—specifically Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence—and apply best practices across all supported modules
Oversee configuration changes, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance and data integrity
Lead configuration and troubleshooting efforts within Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence, partnering closely with Payroll and HR teams to address issues and optimize processes
Monitor and improve HRIS processes to increase efficiency and user experience
Ensure HRIS processes and configurations adhere to organizational policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards
Manage Workday security role assignments and periodic access reviews to maintain a secure system environment
Support issue resolution and escalate complex challenges as needed
Lead or assist with Workday-related projects, including new functionality rollouts, system upgrades, and module optimization
Coordinate testing and training activities to ensure successful deployments
Serve as a point of contact for HR, Payroll, and other business partners regarding system capabilities and enhancements
Provide guidance and training to end-users to maximize system adoption
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Supervisory Duties:
Supervise and coach the HRIS Analysts; including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and professional development
Foster collaboration among the HRIS team
Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:
Ability to quickly learn new responsibilities, adapt to change, and effectively prioritize tasks
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work outside normal business hours as needed to meet deadlines
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
Strong familiarity with Workday reporting tools, calculated fields, and business processes—especially within Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence
Commitment to high professional and ethical standards in all responsibilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with effective interpersonal abilities
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently to perform job duties and communicate effectively with employees and vendors
Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of HRIS experience with hands‑on Workday system administration
Demonstrated experience supporting Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence is strongly preferred
Workday certification or advanced module experience
Experience supporting multiple Workday modules
Other Preferred Requirements: (driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified)
Physical Characteristics:
This position may require physical demands and activities including:
Environmental Factors:
This position may be exposed to the following factors:
Benefit Summary:
Full-Time employees within Wright Service Corp are eligible for the following:
Medical (HDHP & PPO), Dental, and Vision
401k and 401k match
ESOP (Employee Ownership Program)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays)
Paid Parental & Family Care Leave
Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
Paid Volunteer Time
And More...
Learn more at www.thewrightbenefits.com
Wright Service Corp. employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.