Dorsey & Whitney
HRIS Manager
Dorsey & Whitney, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
We're looking for an HRIS Manager to join our collaborative and high-performing Human Resources team. In this role, you'll ensure the integrity of our HR/payroll software, manage system upgrades, and create efficient workflows to boost productivity. Can you design custom reports and troubleshoot with ease? Do you enjoy solving problems to meet business needs? In this role, you'll be the technology liaison between HR and other departments, working with external providers to streamline data exchanges. If you're ready to make an impact, this could be the perfect fit for you!
In this role, you will:
Ensure integrity and functionality of the HR/payroll system software, ensuring timely and accurate information is reported to both internal and external audiences.
Coordinate and test all system changes and application upgrades. Includes testing system changes in a test environment prior to implementation in Production. Coordinate mass changes/reorganizations in coordination with related departments (e.g., Finance, HR, and Payroll).
Integrate database programs with existing applications and design workflow processes that will contribute to increased productivity and minimize related operational costs.
Implement policy and practice changes from a HR system standpoint. Recommend system software, processing or procedural changes which are efficient and cost-effective. Work regularly with Payroll to establish and maintain effective processes.
Design, implement, and trouble shoot custom personnel reports, including routine management and ad hoc reports. Using Cognos BI, generate monthly reports for various departments (e.g., Attorney Census, Staffing, and Headcount Report). Provide employee/partner data to assist with the completion of RFPs and surveys.
Train end users on HR systems.
Serve as technology liaison between Human Resources and other administrative departments in achieving maximum information efficiencies.
Implement benefit plan, Open Enrollment, and Life Events setups, as well as ongoing required modifications.
Work with outside benefit plan providers to develop and execute electronic data interchanges. Coordinate with Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) to ensure data exchange and format requirements are met. Ensure weekly eligibility files are sent to carriers per established schedule. Work with UKG to resolve file transfer interruption issues.
Oversee data gathering and timely submission of compliance-related obligations (e.g. AAP, PPACA, CA Pay Data, and EEO-1). Where necessary, coordinate required tasks with appropriate SMEs.
Oversee new hire onboarding processes. Create/implement custom forms to capture data that is not captured via the delivered onboarding forms. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws related to I-9's and E-Verify.
Oversee employee and Partner electronic personnel files. Ensure document retention obligations are maintained.
May perform other duties not mentioned above.
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years HRIS experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization.
In-depth understanding of Benefits Administration and Payroll functional areas.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to anticipate and identify problems/issues; recommend and implement solutions/alternative courses of action.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitivity and discretion.
Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Firm personnel in a team environment.
Self-star ter who works well with limited direction.
Strong client service focus and commitment to Dorsey's values of diversity and inclusion.
Strong administrative, management, and leadership abilities.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and projects ability to work under pressure.
Experience with Cognos BI or similar business intelligence software.
Preferred:
Strong technical working knowledge in the use of UKG Pro HRIS.
HR System implementation experience strongly preferred.
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orien tation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
In this role, you will:
Ensure integrity and functionality of the HR/payroll system software, ensuring timely and accurate information is reported to both internal and external audiences.
Coordinate and test all system changes and application upgrades. Includes testing system changes in a test environment prior to implementation in Production. Coordinate mass changes/reorganizations in coordination with related departments (e.g., Finance, HR, and Payroll).
Integrate database programs with existing applications and design workflow processes that will contribute to increased productivity and minimize related operational costs.
Implement policy and practice changes from a HR system standpoint. Recommend system software, processing or procedural changes which are efficient and cost-effective. Work regularly with Payroll to establish and maintain effective processes.
Design, implement, and trouble shoot custom personnel reports, including routine management and ad hoc reports. Using Cognos BI, generate monthly reports for various departments (e.g., Attorney Census, Staffing, and Headcount Report). Provide employee/partner data to assist with the completion of RFPs and surveys.
Train end users on HR systems.
Serve as technology liaison between Human Resources and other administrative departments in achieving maximum information efficiencies.
Implement benefit plan, Open Enrollment, and Life Events setups, as well as ongoing required modifications.
Work with outside benefit plan providers to develop and execute electronic data interchanges. Coordinate with Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) to ensure data exchange and format requirements are met. Ensure weekly eligibility files are sent to carriers per established schedule. Work with UKG to resolve file transfer interruption issues.
Oversee data gathering and timely submission of compliance-related obligations (e.g. AAP, PPACA, CA Pay Data, and EEO-1). Where necessary, coordinate required tasks with appropriate SMEs.
Oversee new hire onboarding processes. Create/implement custom forms to capture data that is not captured via the delivered onboarding forms. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws related to I-9's and E-Verify.
Oversee employee and Partner electronic personnel files. Ensure document retention obligations are maintained.
May perform other duties not mentioned above.
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years HRIS experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization.
In-depth understanding of Benefits Administration and Payroll functional areas.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to anticipate and identify problems/issues; recommend and implement solutions/alternative courses of action.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitivity and discretion.
Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Firm personnel in a team environment.
Self-star ter who works well with limited direction.
Strong client service focus and commitment to Dorsey's values of diversity and inclusion.
Strong administrative, management, and leadership abilities.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and projects ability to work under pressure.
Experience with Cognos BI or similar business intelligence software.
Preferred:
Strong technical working knowledge in the use of UKG Pro HRIS.
HR System implementation experience strongly preferred.
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orien tation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.