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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates · 1 month ago

Associate Director, People Technology & Analytics

New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$270K/yr - $300K/yr

15+ years exp

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is a prestigious law firm known for its high-quality legal services. They are seeking an Associate Director, People Technology & Analytics to optimize their people technology ecosystem and enhance the employee experience through data-driven insights and informed decision-making. This role involves overseeing the Workday HCM platform, leading a team of HRIS professionals, and driving improvements in HR processes and analytics.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary business owner for Workday and other HR systems, including roadmap, design decisions, release management, and issue escalation

Oversees end-to-end change management for Workday, including requirements, impact assessment, testing, communications, and training

Drives process standardization and optimization where appropriate in partnership with HR operations/shared services, compensation, talent management, learning and development and HR business partners

Leads a team of HRIS and analytics professionals, ensuring employees are skilled, knowledgeable and engaged

Builds and maintains a robust reporting and analytics framework across HR, including recurring dashboards, ad hoc analyses, and executive-ready insights

Translates business questions into clear requirements, then deliver data-driven stories that inform decisions at leadership and functional levels

Develops KPIs and metrics for key people processes, such as hiring, internal mobility, performance, retention, and diversity

Oversees data visualization tools and standard reporting templates to support self-service analytics where appropriate

Ensures consistent definitions and methodologies are used in reporting across the organization

Establishes and maintains strong data governance practices for people data, including ownership, definitions, and controls

Monitors and improves data quality in Workday and related systems, including audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans

Partners with Legal, Compliance, Security, and IT to manage data privacy, security, and access controls in line with global regulations

Acts as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on people technology capabilities and people analytics

Facilitates cross-functional discussions to prioritize enhancements and projects based on impact, feasibility, and risk

Works with HR teams to ensure technology and analytics solutions are practical, user-friendly, and aligned with service delivery goals

Builds and leads a high-performing people technology and analytics team

Sets clear objectives and ways of working, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement, accountability creativity, and service excellence

Champions the effective use of people technology and data across HR through training, office hours, and documentation

Evaluates where and how to leverage AI, automation, and machine learning responsibly across HR processes (e.g., recruiting, engagement analytics, talent management, reporting)

Pilots and scales AI-enabled tools that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision quality

Ensures adherence to data privacy and ethical standards in all AI and technology applications

Manages relationships with HR technology vendors; oversee contracts, renewals, SLAs, and performance

Leads vendor evaluations and RFPs for new systems or enhancements, ensuring ROI and alignment with enterprise strategy

Partners with IT and Procurement to maintain cost efficiency and compliance with company standards

Develops and executes department strategies to shape topics including policy, culture, initiatives and other areas of strategic importance as directed by Firm leadership

Supports best practices, including leveraging current ones, to support enhanced communications, policies, practices, etc. at all Firm attorney and business services professional levels

Evaluates current efforts to identify opportunities for enhanced development and delivery strategies

Understands business needs and identifies alternatives on a quantitative and qualitative basis

Drives innovative approaches to effectively deliver department services in more efficient and effective ways

Has significant independence in the role and may independently manage certain aspects of the department's functions

Formalizes collaborative partnerships across departments to strengthen mutual interests that drives action and productivity, to reduce operational redundancies, and to engage our business services professionals in work that supports Skadden’s business priorities

Convenes groups in formal and informal dialogue to support strong relationships across the Firm and fluid sharing of priorities, knowledge and best practices

Leads department learning initiatives

Leads collaborative and high-level projects as needed. Prepares and presents internal programs as applicable

Participates in external forums to identify relevant trends and share with internal stakeholders to engage in strategic conversations around them

Leads strategic projects that create added value and efficiencies to the work of the department

Engages in strategic (i.e., long-range) planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives for assigned department(s)

Coordinates and oversees department projects, day-to-day operations and long-range plans

Ensures accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services

Forecasts financial and budget requirements for the department, prepares related reports, and monitors the budget

Oversees employees' work performance and provides guidance in the resolution of problems. Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance

Monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies

Participates in the interviewing, selection and training process

Initiates disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the Human Resources Department

Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others

Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures

Manages Firm resources responsibly

Performs other projects as directed

Qualification

Workday HCMHR data analysisPeople analyticsAIAutomationData visualization toolsStakeholder managementProject managementTeam leadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Strong skills in HR data analysis and reporting, including comfort with HR metrics and workforce analytics

Solid understanding of core HR processes, such as employee lifecycle, organizational management, compensation, and performance

Demonstrates knowledge of applying AI and digital automation to improve HR efficiency, insight, and employee experience

Utilizes data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Workday Prism

Ability to translate complex technical and data topics into clear language for non-technical stakeholders

Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working with senior leaders

Curious and solutions oriented, with a bias for action

Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on configuration and analysis

Strong attention to detail, with a focus on data quality and control

Collaborative partner who can influence without relying on formal authority

Understands and is able to successfully perform in a matrix environment

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the various functions performed by the department and the impact of those functions on other departments and offices

Consistently demonstrates thought leadership, and the creation and implementation of best practices aligned with the Firm's goals and objectives

Professional demeanor, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with all levels

Demonstrates effective decision making

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility

Demonstrates collegiality, creativity, and strategic thinking and planning when dealing with Firm leadership, departments and offices

Strong technological skills and knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), project management and database applications, with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

Emulates, through leadership, the Firm's core values

Strong communicator capable of developing and leading communications efforts across multiple platforms

Proven success developing relationships and collaborating with stakeholders

Strong writing abilities across multiple platforms and excellent verbal communication skills

Strong ability to engage and collaborate with Firm leadership and senior professional personnel

Ability to handle/manage multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of quality, speed and flexibility for change

Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple processes and projects and delegate effectively

Proven skills in creative ideation and engagement

Strong experience and track record on leading successful projects and transformations to support Firm-wide initiatives and priorities

Excellent planning, organization and time management skills

Team player able to collaborate effectively with internal people teams

A creative problem solver focused on continuous improvement with an innovative mindset

Ability to handle difficult situations with poise and diplomacy and to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgement

Current knowledge of industry best practices, trend and techniques

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills

Knowledge of and ability to administer Firm operations, policies and procedures

Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment

Experience with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

Flexibility to travel and to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field

Minimum of 15 years of related experience, including HCM systems management and working in a global or multi-country organization with complex organizational structures

Minimum of 5 years experience building and leading technology teams with varying levels of experience

Minimum of 8 years experience with Workday HCM in a configuration or product owner role including multiple modules, such as Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Advanced Compensation, or Time and Absence

Benefits

Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.

Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.

Generous paid time off.

Paid leave options, including parental.

In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.

Robust well-being classes and programs.

Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Company

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates delivers the highest quality advice and novel solutions to legal challenges, enabling clients to achieve their business goals.

Founded in 1948

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.skadden.com

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