Senior HR Systems Lead — Workday & AI Analytics

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in New York, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an experienced HR technology leader to join their team as Associate Director. This role will drive HR systems strategy, oversee the full lifecycle of system implementations (notably Workday HCM), and manage the firm’s HR technology portfolio.

You will partner with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen reporting and analytics, evaluate AI and automation, and guide data governance and security across all

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience implementing and managing HRIS platforms.
• Experience leading at least one major Workday implementation, with Workday HCM experience required.
• Background in a fast-paced environment at a large organization of 1,000+ employees.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Greenhouse (ATS) and Taleo is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the upcoming HRIS implementation end to end, from vendor evaluation and configuration through testing, change management, and go-live.
• Oversee the firm's full suite of HR systems, including applicant tracking, performance management, time and attendance, and global cloud HRIS.
• Evaluate and pilot AI, automation, and emerging technologies for HR applications, with appropriate attention to data privacy, security, and responsible use.
• Partner closely with the Director of Compensation to advance reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision-making across the HR function.
• Establish and maintain data governance standards that ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all HR systems.
• Drive adoption and smooth transitions for end users through effective change management.
• Build strong relationships across IT, Finance, Benefits, and other stakeholders to align HR technology with broader firm objectives.

Skills

HRIS implementations

Workday HCM

Data governance

Change management

Analytics reporting

Stakeholder management

HR technology leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Taleo

Job description

Our client in New York, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an experienced HR technology leader to join their team as Associate Director. This role will drive HR systems strategy, oversee the full lifecycle of system implementations (notably Workday HCM), and manage the firm’s HR technology portfolio.

You will partner with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen reporting and analytics, evaluate AI and automation, and guide data governance and security across all