HR Technology Leader — Workday & Analytics

Ballard Spahr LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

HSA/FSAs

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking an HR Technology Manager to lead the HR technology function, oversee HR systems, analytics, and projects, and manage a team of analysts. The role partners with HR and business leaders to ensure secure, scalable systems aligned with firm objectives.

The ideal candidate combines HRIS/Workday expertise with strong leadership, business analysis, and change management skills to drive adoption and process improvements across the HR organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information services or HR administration with an IS minor.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Advanced Workday configuration, security, reporting, and tenant management skills.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Regular attendance and flexibility to work additional hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR technology initiatives end-to-end and drive project governance and adoption.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Talent, and IT leadership to align technology with business strategy.
• Mentor HRIS Analysts and prioritize work streams to meet timelines.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance user experience and data integrity.
• Oversee HR systems configuration, design, and deployment as SME.

Skills

HRIS/Workday

People analytics

Project management

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in information services or HR administration with an IS minor

Tools

Workday security

Tenant management

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking an HR Technology Manager to lead the HR technology function, oversee HR systems, analytics, and projects, and manage a team of analysts. The role partners with HR and business leaders to ensure secure, scalable systems aligned with firm objectives.

The ideal candidate combines HRIS/Workday expertise with strong leadership, business analysis, and change management skills to drive adoption and process improvements across the HR organization.