Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting ยท 10 hours ago
Human Resources Information System Specialist
St. Louis County, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSherry Hurst Legal Recruiting is seeking a Human Resources Information System Specialist to lead the strategic selection, implementation, and integration of a new HRIS. This role will involve overseeing HRIS lifecycle, managing payroll and benefits systems, and ensuring alignment across HR, Finance, IT, and Talent functions.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sherry Hurst
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of HRIS selection, including RFP development, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation
Oversee system implementation, data migration, testing, and go-live planning
Collaborate with HR (Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition) Finance, IT and Professional Development to ensure system integration and workflow optimization
Liaison with external vendors to ensure seamless integration with
Manage transition from current HRIS to new platform with minimal disruption
Assume ownership of payroll and benefits systems, including vendor management, upgrades, and issue resolution
Lead integration of payroll and benefits platforms into the new HRIS
Analyze and redesign payroll and benefits workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Support audit readiness and ensure documentation of payroll and benefits processes
Own the architecture and governance of HR systems and operational infrastructure
Develop and maintain scalable processes for policies, forms, audits, and compliance documentation
Standardize and document HR operational workflows in collaboration with the HR team
Build and maintain dashboards and reports for payroll trends, benefits utilization, and compliance metrics
Provide data insights to support Finance, HR, and executive decision-making
Lead change management efforts to drive adoption and engagement across the organization
Develop training materials and lead sessions for HR, payroll, and benefits teams on new systems and processes
Build credibility and trust with cross-functional partners through transparency and collaboration
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive HR operations or HRIS experience, including system implementation leadership
Deep understanding of payroll systems, benefits administration, and compliance requirements
Proven success managing large-scale change initiatives and cross-functional projects
Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
Experience with systems such as Workday, UKG, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, IT, or related field
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); PowerPoint is a plus
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Strong initiative and willingness to take on new responsibilities
Effective interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Preferred
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus
Experience with HRIS systems; ADP experience preferred but not required
Company
Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting
Our dedicated team of search professionals understand the ever-changing needs of our clients as well as the marketplace.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase