Goodwin · 8 hours ago
Manager, HRIS
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expGoodwin is a global leader in various industries including life sciences and private equity, seeking to enhance its Global Operations Team. The Workday HRIS Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and management of HRIS, leading a team while ensuring effective use of technology and data management.
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Responsibilities
Set priorities, coordinate and participate in the daily workflow for the department, ensuring quality of work and timely completion of assignments
Monitor department productivity; develop and implement procedures to optimize effectiveness; ensure that space, equipment and technology are used effectively
Oversee departmental personnel and monitor attendance and performance issues
Serve as mentor to departmental staff and assist in staff development
Project manage smaller projects where necessary
Maintain all HR business systems within the firm to ensure 24/7 availability
Maintain security access to all HRIS applications
Deploy configuration changes throughout all environments
Manage and document application integration interfaces between inter-dependent business applications
Engineer and unit test new applications and application changes
Successfully test, implement, and transition solutions to production
Advise and support project teams on technical issues relating to HR database and applications
Scope and design detailed technology solutions to specific HR business needs
Communicate status and key business information effectively to both management and internal customers
Serve as third level help desk support for areas of technology assigned
Act as liaison and subject matter expert between HR, IT, Finance and other departments
Understand SDLC (system development life cycle) from solution selection through implementation and support in conjunction with the various IT departments and other firm systems
Maintain awareness of current trends in HR technology and HR regulations
Assess, recommend and develop technical trainings for HR staff and other HRIS users
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent preferred
8+ years of HRIS experience, preferably within a professional services environment, including experience in data management, system design, system integration and system upgrades
Working knowledge of privacy regulations, including but not limited to CCPA and GDPR
Supervisory experience required
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards
Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with both technical and functional users
Experience with Workday required with a preference for Workday payroll, leaves, and time
Advanced level in Microsoft Office applications, including Access, thorough understanding of core HR processes, concepts and objectives
Preferred
SQL knowledge preferred
Experience with viEval is a plus
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Company
Goodwin
Goodwin is a global law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in its offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mary Shen O'Carroll
Chief Operating Officer
Daniel Lang
Partner
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