Senior HR Operations Tech & Process Leader (Hybrid)

Kirkland & Ellis; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Senior Manager for HR Operations Process & Technology to lead complex HR technology projects and manage the HR project portfolio, aligning with lifecycle standards and firm priorities.

You will work with attorneys, developers, and vendors to translate business needs into effective, scalable technical solutions while guiding teams through change and ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of project and/or portfolio management experience.
• Computer Science degree and/or graduate-level education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex HR technology projects and manage the HR project portfolio across business units.
• Mentor teams and drive projects to deliver on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with leadership, developers, architects, and vendors to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Communication

Technical writing

People management

Change management

Business analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

CS degree or related graduate education

Tools

JIRA

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Senior Manager for HR Operations Process & Technology to lead complex HR technology projects and manage the HR project portfolio, aligning with lifecycle standards and firm priorities.

You will work with attorneys, developers, and vendors to translate business needs into effective, scalable technical solutions while guiding teams through change and ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.