Lead HRIS Analyst

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
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This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

Lead HRIS Analyst will be responsible for supporting the design, functionality and operations of HRIS systems, processes and related activities in collaboration with project teams. Identifying how to leverage HR systems and/or application functionality more effectively, proactively recommending and driving process improvements and innovative solutions to add value to the business as well as defining and configuring systems changes in support of business strategy and process.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the Workday technical subject matter expert, provide HR system administration and support, and lead Workday HR system configuration, enhancement, and deployment efforts

• Manage and maintain HR System (Workday), analyzing data, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security.

• Establishes guidelines and priorities through partnership with other business and IT areas to determine business process improvements across wide range of processes, systems and business areas.

• Lead projects and relationships with IT, Finance, HR managers, HR vendors, Benefits vendors and other subject matter experts to ensure the services and solutions provided meet the needs of our customers

• Perform application upgrades, as well as providing training and technical support.

• Formulate and define systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

• Responsible for completing HRIS related activities including but not limited to; system integration, configuration, data conversion, functional specifications, program and system quality testing, go-live and post go-live implementation support

• Reviews, analyzes & evaluates complex HRIS business systems, processes, data, and user needs.

• Maintain awareness of current trends in HR technology and understand statutory and regulatory requirements affecting HR, Benefits, Recruitment and Payroll systems

• Manage and/or lead testing efforts ensuring that comprehensive test plans and test cases are developed.

• Think beyond the current project and envision how the solution being developed could be leveraged for future endeavors, considering the business implications of the application technology.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

• 8+ years of HRMS experience; Workday experience with proficient knowledge of Human Resources, Benefits, Recruiting,

• Compensation, and Payroll processes

• Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel and Power Point and Access

• Requires excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated understanding of the concepts and issues unique to the management of HR data

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and ability to communicate with non-technical and technical personnel

• Ability to identify issues, compare data, investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to team members, as well as handling multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Provide excellent customer service to system users and promote team collaboration

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• 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

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: No

Target Salary Range: Boston $100,700 - $151,100 | Los Angeles $105,800 - $158,700 | New York $105,800 - $158,700 | Philadelphia $94,700 - $142,000 | San Francisco $112,800 - $169,200 | Santa Monica $105,800 - $158,700 | Silicon Valley $112,800 - $169,200 | Washington DC $100,700 - $151,100