Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
The Global Total Rewards and HR Operations teams are responsible for Sphera providing its colleagues with competitive rewards and HR tools and services. As a Spherion part of this team, the HRIS Manager is a key utility player to the technology-driven team. This role will be responsible for administering our global HR systems and supporting other technical processes. The incumbent will be technically savvy and not afraid to bring their problem-solving skills to complex scenarios.
A Day in the Life of the Senior HRIS Analyst:System Administrator of comprehensive HR Technology stack from implementation, configuration, integration, enhancements, and maintenance.
Provides expertise in accessing, changing, maintaining and assuring the quality of data and HR databases.
Partner with leadership to administer focal processes including merit and incentive attainment from budget inception through delivery to colleagues.
Model and analyze organizational and financial impact during various HR initiatives.
Champion HR process review, development and documentation including job aids.
Drive of HR internal audit and compliance initiatives; serve as HR representative for company-wide audits (ex. SOC, ISO, etc.).
Troubleshoot system issues and partner with internal stakeholders to resolve system-related concerns. Maintain system configurations, validations, calculated fields, and eligibility rules.
Maintain data integrity and perform regular audits to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Advanced report writing and HR analytics support including, business processes, security roles, and dashboards.
Ownership of HR systems training and documentation. Serve as a utility player as needed within the global Total Rewards & HR Operations team.
Minimum 3-5 years of related professional experience with HR systems administration, including hands-on experience with Workday.
Understanding of business and financial programs and terminologies.
Functional knowledge of HR methodologies, programs and practices is preferred.
Crisp attention to detail; creative problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ex. pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas, etc.)
Analytical and consultative capabilities to “story tell”, both simple and complex information to a directed and/or wide audience in both written and oral form.
Ability to work with pressing deadlines, manage time, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate flexibility with changing priorities.
Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years of HR systems administration experience, including hands-on experience with Workday.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
- Understanding of business and financial programs and terminologies.
- Analytical and consultative capabilities to present complex information in written and oral form.
- Crisp attention to detail; creative problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work with pressing deadlines, manage time, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Functional knowledge of HR methodologies, programs and practices.
- Advanced report writing and HR analytics experience, including dashboards and security role management.
Sphera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sphera and has not been reviewed or approved by Sphera.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales on‑target earnings can be competitive for certain roles, with healthy ranges and high OTE potential for Solution/Account Executives. Feedback suggests on‑plan earnings compare well against many B2B software peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are characterized as good, with low deductibles and a significant employer share of premiums. Feedback suggests core health insurance quality is a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently referenced, with a clear structure that enables a meaningful company contribution when employees contribute. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are straightforward and valued.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact. Our Mission: To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days. We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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