HRIS Administrator

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.  Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.  

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: 

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness:  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Job Disclosures:

Location: On-site or Remote, providing the candidate resides in one of the following markets: Santa Fe, NM; Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; or Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $65,600 to $95,940.  Compensation is based on location and experience.  

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is July 15, 2025. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

Job Summary:

Meow Wolf’s HRIS Administrator serves as the primary point of contact and uber Subject Matter Expert for our human capital management system; ultimately responsible for the proper and effective operations of our HR software. We are a fast-moving, high-growth B Corporation intent on improving the world for good through immersive art experiences. You will join a professional, knowledgeable, and supportive HR team in ensuring our staff are empowered and engaged. Above all else we seek candidates who are curious, analytical and sticklers for perfection when it comes to HRIS software configuration, policies, and practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of the HRIS system, including business processes, security, and troubleshooting.

• Plan and support the rollout of operational updates and cyclical HR events (e.g., Open Enrollment, Performance Management, Total Rewards, ACA filings).

• Provide technical support and security administration for all HRIS modules, managing user permissions, system settings, and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PII).

• Develop and maintain system documentation, user guidelines, training materials, and deliver training for internal users.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT teams to support module-specific needs, integrations, and business processes, serving as liaison with external vendors and stakeholders.

• Oversee HRIS upgrades and enhancements, including gathering requirements, configuring systems, performing impact analyses, testing, and change communications.

• Partner with data engineers and analysts to define HR data models, reporting structures, and automated data feeds.

• Create and manage dashboards, metrics, advanced reports, and data integrity tools to support business needs.

• Stay current on HRIS release updates and lead related change management and communication efforts.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business administration, HR management, or similar field

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an HRIS administrator

• Experience with Workday including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absences, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Prism, Time Tracking, etc.

• Advanced experience with the building and maintenance of calculated fields is strongly preferred

• Basic knowledge of labor legislation and data protection regulations

• Experience in analyzing HRIS performance metrics and improving processes

• Experience in performing diagnostic tests and audits, as well as documenting processes

• Ability to keep information confidential, particularly PII

• Ability to provide, in user-friendly terms, sound ideas and solutions to end users on HR systems-related questions, tasks, projects and reports

• Demonstrates an understanding of business objectives both internally and externally which impact the company’s ability to achieve its objectives

• Strong understanding of data ETL pipelines

• Experience developing reporting or self-service tooling for non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven track record of using operations data analysis to identify opportunities, pain points, courses of action, and the underlying causes behind issues

• Experience communicating results of analyses to non-technical stakeholders who are the users of systems involving metrics, pipelines, and dashboards

• Experience in producing business intelligence for operations teams, using outputs of pipelines, dashboards, and other infrastructure

• Experience in one of more of the following programming languages: Python, PHP or Haskell.

• Experience working with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI / Tableau)

• Experience operating strategic projects with cross-functional partners

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.  

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate the elements during the day and night. Employee may be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may  include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.

The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel 

This position does not require travel 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION:  Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.  

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*

• Dental and Vision Insurance*

• HSA, HRA, and FSA options*

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*

• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*

• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks

• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes

• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

*Regular or Project Based Full-time positions

Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information.