HRIS Data Analyst - The Bardstown Bourbon Company : Job Details

Position: HRIS/Data Analyst Status: Full Time Exempt Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday Location: Hybrid Work locations available: Bardstown, KY and Louisville, KY Reports To: Sr. Vice President of Human Resources Who We Are From bespoke bourbon production to boundary-pushing brands, Lofted Spirits is where tradition meets transformation. Expanding on the work started by Peter Loftin in 2016, and today the number one producer of Kentucky contract whiskey, Lofted Spirits pioneered a world-class, industry-shaking approach to custom contract distillation while developing some of the fastest growing brands in American Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon and Green River. A unified entity, Lofted Spirits is built to lead the global whiskey industry, delivering exceptional experiences through innovation, trust and transformative industry impact while crafting some of the world's most desired and awarded whiskies. Lofted Spirts joined the Pritzker Private Capital family of companies in 2022. Learn more at LoftedSpirits.com. Bardstown Bourbon Company is pushing the boundaries of innovation while honoring the traditional art of making great whiskey. With the most modern, technically advanced whiskey distillery, Bardstown Bourbon combines the highest quality distillation and spirited hospitality into a modern, authentic bourbon experience unlike any other on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail™. Bardstown Bourbon Co. is working to push the entire industry in a direction that is more innovative, more transparent and more collaborative. Bardstown Bourbon was named 2023 Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year by IWSC, Brand Innovator and Distiller of the Year at the 2025 Icons of Whisky, and the brand's Amrut Indian Whisky collaboration, the first of its kind, was honored as the highest-rated American Whiskey by Whisky Advocate in 2024. Bardstown Bourbon Co. is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S. For more information visit BardstownBourbon.com. Green River Distilling Co. is a celebration of classic Kentucky - honoring the past while staying firmly planted in the present. The 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10), Green River is known as the Whiskey Without Regrets, and enjoys a rich history dating back to 1885. Reintroduced in 2022, Green River Distilling Co. proudly calls Owensboro, Kentucky home and serves as the westernmost outpost of the Kentucky Bourbon TrailTM. Authentic and approachable, Green River offers a growing portfolio of whiskeys crafted from historic mashbills. Blended to create a smooth and welcoming taste profile, Green River Distilling Co. is a true testament to simplicity and quality going hand-in-hand. Green River is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S. For more information visit greenriverwhiskey.com. Job Summary The HRIS/Data Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and ensuring accurate, competitive compensation structures within the organization. In addition, this role leads the data analytics process for HR. The data drives decision making and tells the story . This role combines the technical expertise of HRIS management with compensation analysis, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and alignment with the company's HR strategy. The Analyst works closely with HR, finance, and management teams to support decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. This position will report directly to the SVP of Human Resources, with close collaboration with the HR Team and other company leaders. If you are looking for a company who is growing and innovating, come join us at Bardstown Bourbon Company. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize the HRIS (ADP), Recruitment, LMS, Payroll, and other systems as required.
• Ensures accuracy of employee data, including new hires, terminations, job changes, and other updates.

• Troubleshoots and resolves HRIS issues. Partners with IT or external vendors, as necessary.
• Develop and generate custom reports, dashboard, and analytics to support HR and management decision making.
• Collaborate with HR team to streamline workflows, improve the user experience, and implement system enhancements, as required.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in data management, HR technology and HRIS system applications. Makes recommendations to HR leadership as appropriate for business process improvements.
• Conducts salary benchmarking, salary surveys, job evaluations, and market research to maintain competitive and equitable compensation structures.
• Administers annual compensation review process, including merit increase, bonuses, and promotions.
• Analyze compensation data to ensure internal equity, compliance with legal regulations, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Prepare compensation reports and forecasts for budgeting and strategic planning purposes.
• Commitment to the Company's ISO program including the quality and food safety of our products.
• Hybrid Role
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field required
• A minimum of 5 years' HRIS administration experience, ADP preferred, but not required
• A minimum of 2 years' experience administering compensation programs, preferred but not required
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of HR processes and best practices.
• Generalist background and experience helpful
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Suite proficiency with heavy emphasis on Excel skills with the ability to manipulate data for analysis and reporting as well as Power Point and Word
• Experience in a manufacturing/distillery operation, a plus

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Growth Mindset and Lifelong learner mentality
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Organizational skills and eye for details and accuracy
• Excellent analytical skills
• Able to deal with ambiguity and respond with agility
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with multiple data sets
• Ability to travel between locations at least 3x a month

Physical Requirements

• Able to effectively communicate verbally and via writing
• Hearing, seeing, able to work on computer systems
• Walking, standing, sitting intermittently
• Lift and/or move items up to forty pounds as needed
• Able to physically navigate around the office, production and warehouse areas, including repetitive climbing of stairs and elevated walkways

Our Company is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of our Company to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. NOTE: The Company reserves the right to modify or apply this Job Description in any manner necessary to conduct its business and meet its goals and objectives. This Job Description does not imply that these are the only functions of the job, or the only essential functions of the job. Other duties and responsibilities may be required in this position.