Manager, HR Systems and Analytics

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Manager of HR Systems & Analytics to lead global HR technology, reporting, and analytics. You will oversee Workday administration, partner with IT, and drive data governance and transformational projects across the firm.

The role reports to the Director, HR Systems Strategy and Service Delivery and supports a hybrid in-office/remote work model with responsibilities across North America and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR systems/HRIS experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Hands-on Workday administration in a global organization.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, data governance, reporting, integrations and best practices.
• Experience partnering with IT on enterprise applications, integrations and security.
• Workday certifications or advanced Workday knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations, configuration oversight, and continual Workday improvements.
• Lead evaluation, implementation, integration, and support of HR systems across the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with IT to ensure reliability, security, and data governance of HR tech.
• Serve as a strategic partner to HR leadership on technology initiatives and process transformation.
• Collaborate with global HR teams to standardize systems and enhancements.
• Oversee releases, testing, issue resolution, and prioritization of enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with legal and privacy requirements for HR systems.
• Stay current on HR tech trends and system capabilities.

Skills

Workday

HR analytics

Data governance

Reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

IT collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/IS

Tools

Power BI

Prism Analytics

Workday (HRIS)

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Manager, HR Systems & Analytics. Reporting to the Director, HR Systems Strategy and Service Delivery, this role has global responsibility for the strategic management, optimization, and delivery of global HR technology, reporting, and analytics solutions across the firm. This role leads a team of analysts and serves as a key partner to HR leadership, Information Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure the firm’s HR technology ecosystem supports operational excellence, compliance, data integrity, and efficient and user-friendly employee experience. The Manager oversees the administration and enhancement of the firm’s Workday platform and other related HR technologies, while driving reporting capabilities, workforce analytics and process improvement. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position may be based in our Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, or Washington, D.C. offices and follows a hybrid in-office/remote work schedule.

Responsibilities Include

HR Systems Leadership and Administration

• Manage the day-to-day operations, configuration oversight, and continuous improvement of the firm’s Workday environment and related HR technologies.
• Lead the evaluation, implementation, integration, and support of HR systems and tools across the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, compensation, performance management, learning, benefits, time tracking, and reporting.
• Partner closely with IT to ensure system reliability, security, integration architecture, data governance, and effective change management practices.
• Serve as a strategic partner to HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on HR technology initiatives and process transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with global HR teams and business leaders to identify opportunities for system enhancements and process standardization.
• Oversee system releases, upgrades, testing coordination, issue resolution, and enhancement prioritization.
• Ensure global HR systems comply with applicable legal, regulatory, privacy, and data protection requirements.
• Stay updated on HR technology trends and system capabilities.

Analytics, Reporting and Data Governance

• Lead the firm’s HR reporting and workforce analytics function, delivering actionable insights to HR and business leadership.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and operational reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Establish and enforce standards for HR data integrity, governance, and reporting consistency.
• Identify trends and opportunities through workforce analytics related to talent acquisition, retention, engagement and inclusion, compensation, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and implement scalable analytics solutions.

Team Leadership & Service Delivery

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative, service-oriented, and high-performance culture.
• Manage workload prioritization, project assignments, professional development, and performance management for the team.
• Establish service delivery standards, support processes, and operational metrics to ensure timely and effective issue resolution.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency through process redesign, automation, and technology optimization.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field and,
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR systems, HRIS, workforce analytics or HR technology roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial and leadership position.
• Hands‑on experience administering and supporting Workday in a complex, global organization.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, data governance, reporting, integrations, and HR technology best practices.
• Experience partnering closely with IT teams on enterprise applications, integrations, and security.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced, professional services environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within a law firm or other professional services organization is strongly preferred.
• Workday certifications or advanced Workday functional knowledge strongly preferred.
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI, Prism Analytics, or similar platforms strongly preferred.

For positions in Washington, DC the salary range for this job posting is: $114,200 - $182,750.

For positions in New York, NY the salary range for this job posting is: $124,200 - $198,600.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [e-mail].

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an \"at-will\" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.