Description

Job Description

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game's best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf's future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA's headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.



About this role:

The Manager, HRIS serves as the technical and reporting lead for Dayforce and is a key partner to HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT. This role translates business needs into clear system requirements; manages Dayforce updates, configuration, and testing; and delivers accurate, actionable reporting.

This role also provides technical, process, and training support across Dayforce modules (e.g., Recruiting, Benefits, Performance, Learning, and Compensation), while day-to-day functional ownership and program decisions remain with the teammate leading each area.



What you'll do:

• Dayforce Support & Optimization
  • Provide technical support and optimization across Dayforce modules (Recruiting, Benefits, Performance, Learning, Compensation, and others):
    • Consult with functional owners (e.g., Recruiting, Benefits, and Compensation leads) on requirements
    • Configure and test changes
    • Troubleshoot issues and error messages
    • Support cyclical processes to drive adoption and continuous improvement
    • Open, track, and follow up on tickets with Dayforce and/or internal Tech Support
    • Maintain a streamlined intake/backlog process for enhancements and partner with functional owners to prioritize work
  • Manage Dayforce system requirements, releases, and updates:
    • Review requirements and assess impacts
    • Coordinate testing (UAT)
    • Communicate upcoming changes and release notes to stakeholders
• Reporting & Analytics
  • Build and maintain standard and ad hoc Dayforce reports, hubs, and dashboards (headcount, turnover, recruiting funnel, performance, benefits and compensation cycles, compliance)
  • Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting and improve self-service access for end users
• System Training & Enablement
  • Develop and maintain training materials (job aids, SOPs, quick reference guides)
  • Deliver training
  • Provide support and guidance on Dayforce best practices
• Payroll Support
  • Serve as backup support to Payroll for Dayforce-related processing, audits, and issue resolution
  • Support integrations and data flows between Dayforce and other platforms
• Support department-wide HR initiatives, special projects, audits, and documentation updates as needed

Where you'll be:

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including hands-on HRIS administration/configuration; experience supporting Dayforce strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to translate HR and business requirements into system configuration, process improvements, and reporting solutions
• Strong data skills including report and dashboard building, data validation and auditing; advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups); experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or SQL a plus
• Experience developing and delivering HRIS training (job aids, SOPs, and live sessions)
• Comfort using automation and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve documentation, reporting workflows, and user support while adhering to organizational guidance on data privacy, security, and human review
• Working knowledge of HR processes (recruiting, benefits, performance, compensation, timekeeping, and payroll)
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance expectations (i.e. role-based access, audit trails)
• Strong attention to detail, documentation practices, and follow-through
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to partner effectively across HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors
• Appreciation for the game of golf, competition, sports, and/or being an authentically mission- and values-driven individual is a plus

Level: Manager



Job Location: Liberty Corner, NJ



Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000



The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.

What the USGA brings:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.