HR Systems Manager- 3523965

Job Title: HR Systems Manager

Location: New York, NY 10019

Salary/Payrate: $170K-$190K annually plus a performance-based
bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 remote)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1K should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Our client, an AMLaw 50 firm, is looking to add an HR Systems
Manager to their team in New York City. This is a full time,
direct hire role paying an annual salary of $170K to $190K plus a
performance-based bonus and excellent benefits package. The role
requires a bachelor’s degree and will allow for remote work one
day a week.

The HR Systems Manager is responsible for managing our client’s
HR systems and data, performing technical and analytical work,
and supporting the department’s day-to-day system operations,
while working closely with other members of our client’s Business
Professionals teams.

Responsibilities:

HR Systems Strategy and Roadmap Development

* Create and maintain the long-term global HRIS strategy and
roadmap, ensuring that system capabilities align with business
needs and can scale with organizational growth.
* Translate business objectives and user needs into technical
system requirements to facilitate requests for information
(RFIs), requests for proposal (RFPs) and vendor evaluations.
* Assess market for HR solutions and evaluate alternative systems
and vendors.
* Identify and assess emerging HR technology trends and recommend
potential use cases to address firm needs.

HR Systems Management and Client Support

* Manage our client’s suite of HR systems, in collaboration with
others in HR, Benefits, and Payroll, ensuring that all HR
processes run smoothly.
* Project manage HR systems initiatives including system
upgrades, customizations, configurations, and implementations for
new and existing HR systems (e.g., Applicant Tracking,
Performance Management, Time & Attendance, Global Cloud HRIS).
* Configure and customize HR systems to meet complex business
requirements; create workflows, define business rules, and
implement advanced reporting capabilities.
* Manage the integration of cloud-based HR solutions (SaaS) with
existing enterprise applications, ensuring data flows seamlessly
between HRIS and other business-critical systems (e.g., Payroll,
FP&A).
* Create, develop, manage, and optimize integrations and feeds
between systems, including APIs and third-party solutions to
ensure seamless data transfer and system integration.
* Ensure all current state HR processes, systems, and data flows
are documented.
* Work with IT to develop and implement disaster recovery plans
for critical HR systems to ensure minimal disruption in the event
of system outages or failures.
* Ensure that systems are prepared for internal and external
audits, and lead efforts to automate compliance-related tasks,
such as document retention, reporting, and workflows related to
regulations (e.g., FMLA, EEO, OSHA).
* Continuously assess and evaluate HR systems and processes to
identify opportunities for further optimization.
* Provide troubleshooting support for complex system issues.
* Serve as subject matter expert and primary contact for all
questions related to HR systems.

HR Data Governance, Reporting, and Analytics

* Develop full inventory of critical employee data points;
document current state and identify new data fields that need to
be collected.
* Define and document data models, map information flows through
various systems, and ensure seamless data integration and
reporting.
* Develop and implement recurring data quality management
procedures and audits to ensure accuracy, integrity, and security
of all HR data.
* Oversee HR data architecture, establishing data governance
frameworks to ensure consistent data standards, quality, and
security across systems.
* Identify, recommend, and implement process and system
improvements to ensure timely, accurate capture of HR data.
* Define HR KPIs and reporting requirements; design and build
reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that enable data-driven
decision-making about our client’s people.
* Ensure the confidentiality and protection of confidential and
sensitive information.

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) required.
* At least seven (7) years of relevant experience
mapping, configuring, implementing, and supporting SaaS-based HR
technology solutions required; ADP Enterprise and Oracle HCM
preferred.
* Proficiency with HR processes, policies, and systems best
practices.
* Advanced proficiency with database design, system integrations,
and the system development lifecycle.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including advanced Excel
(Lookup Functions, Pivot Tables, IF statements, nested formulas).
* Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Taleo,
Greenhouse).
* One or more relevant certifications (e.g., HRIP, HR Analytics)
preferred.
* Relevant work experience in the legal, professional services
and/or financial services industries preferred.
* Demonstrated proficiency in SQL preferred.
* Proven ability to manage complex data sets with high standard
of accuracy.
* Effective time management and organizational skills to deliver
high-quality work.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to share insights
and collaborate effectively.
* Strong analytical and systems thinking skills to solve complex
problems and connect big-picture goals with details.
* Ability to manage client needs while maintaining accountability
and meeting deadlines.
* Adaptability to shifting demands while embracing learning
opportunities and remaining open to feedback.
* Handle confidential and sensitive information with professional
maturity and discretion.