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HRIS Analyst The Legal Aid Society Justice in Every Borough

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HRIS Analyst#24-242New York, New York

Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed2024-11-26

Job Description

Under the direction of the HRIS Operations Manager, the HRIS Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing the Legal Aid Society’s Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to support HR functions and organizational objectives.

This role supports the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of HRIS operations, contributes to data-driven decision-making, and supports the overall mission of the firm through effective data management and system improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis & Visualization

Writes HR reports to answer questions, provide information, and support operational procedures

Designs, builds, and maintains data visualization and distribution tools, providing timely access to essential personnel information to leadership and operations professionals

Analyzes data to provide insights into workforce metrics, trends, and compliance issues

Recommends new HR metrics and methodologies to support organizational objectives

Data Entry & Transaction Processing

Supports HR and Payroll teams with routine data entry and quality assurance

Reviews and processes various staffing transactions throughout the employee lifecycle

Supports systems components for onboarding procedures for new employees

Maintains knowledge of HR policies and procedures and applies knowledge to workflows

Applies a critical lens to data processing, escalates data errors and systems issues as needed

Data Quality Maintenance

Supports routine compliance and data quality assurance procedures across a variety of topics as directed

Conducts data analysis and audits to identify inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and gaps in data

Performs data entry and correction of issues uncovered

User Support & Documentation

Maintains documentation of processes, data definitions, business rules, and access rules

Offers training and support to HR staff and other HRIS and Data Dashboard end-users

Responds to inquiries about data sources, definitions, update schedules, and other logistics

Conducts consultations with data consumers to understand needs and makes recommendations

Professional Development and other duties as assigned

Participates in continuous professional development as directed

Continuously learns about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrates affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment

Continuously learns about relevant employment law changes

Continuously learns about data privacy and security best practices

Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree PLUS two (2) years of experience in Human Resources or Data Analytics

OR equivalent six (6) + years of combined education/work experience

Position Based Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel fundamentals

Proficiency with relevant mathematics including statistics, arithmetic, ratios, percentages, etc.

Relevant certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR) are a plus

Proficiency with HRIS software (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR)

Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau)

Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers

Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships

Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect

Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values

Physical, environment, travel, and other duties required

Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer; communicating and meeting using video

May require occasional travel within NYC, across the five boroughs

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please submit these documents as a single combined PDF when you apply via the LAS (Legal Aid Society) Recruitment Portal.

Cover Letter

Resume

SALARY TRANSPARENCY

The posting reflects the range of potential salaries for the role. The specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range/ Salary:

$79,604 – $88,533

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The leadership of The Legal Aid Society believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for our unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please visit our Careers page for additional information. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants, when and if, an offer is made.

Click here to read more about the benefits of working at The Legal Aid Society

HIGHER EDUCATION AND LOAN FORGIVENESS

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs.

Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York State to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.

studentaid.gov

hesc.ny.gov/find-aid-you-need/new-york-state-loan-forgiveness-programs

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings, and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org .

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationManhattan – Legal Aid Society Headquarters

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