Senior HRIS Administrator

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD in Boston is seeking a Senior HRIS Administrator to serve as a strategic and technical leader within the HR team. The role requires deep HRIS expertise, data governance, and advanced analytics across HR systems and reporting.

Responsibilities include leading HRIS configurations, upgrades, and integrations, while delivering dashboards and regulatory reporting. The position is on-site in Boston, MA, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of progressive HRIS administration experience in a law firm.
• Expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms (Dayforce, Workday, UKG, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors) and HRIS reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the organization's HRIS platform.
• Lead HRIS configuration, system enhancements, upgrades, testing, implementation, and optimization.
• Manage and improve workflows across Benefits, Payroll, Onboarding, WFM, and HR Operations.
• Partner with HR leadership to develop and execute long-term HR technology strategies.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues; maintain data governance and audit readiness.
• Develop advanced HR dashboards, KPIs, workforce analytics, and regulatory reporting.
• Utilize Power BI, Excel, SQL, and HRIS reporting tools to deliver insights.
• Support compensation planning through surveys and benchmarking.
• Lead HRIS integrations, data migration, and system connectivity projects.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and user guides.

Skills

HRIS admin

HR systems

Excel advanced

Power BI

SQL

Report analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

UKG

Oracle HCM

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN BOSTON, MA, IN PERSON 3 DAYS PER WEEK.

Pay Range:

$110K-$145K | Eligible for discretionary bonus

Schedule:

Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5

Required:

Law firm experience and strong knowledge of HRIS architecture, configuration, data management, integrations, troubleshooting, and reporting

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

An award-winning law firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior HRIS Administrator to serve as a strategic and technical leader within its Human Resources team. This position is ideal for an experienced HRIS professional with deep expertise in HR technology, systems administration, reporting, analytics, data governance, integrations, and process automation.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ years of progressive HRIS administration experience within a law firm is required
• Advanced expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms, including Dayforce, Workday, UKG, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar systems
• Strong knowledge of HRIS architecture, configuration, data management, integrations, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas, macros, and data analysis
• Experience creating complex reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the organization's HRIS platform and related technologies
• Lead HRIS configuration, system enhancements, upgrades, testing, implementation, and optimization projects
• Manage and improve workflows across Benefits, Payroll, Onboarding, Workforce Management (WFM), and HR Operations
• Partner with HR leadership to develop and execute long-term HR technology strategies
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issuesMaintain ownership of HR data governance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, consistency, and audit readiness
• Develop advanced HR dashboards, KPIs, workforce analytics, compensation reports, DEI reporting, turnover analysis, and regulatory reporting
• Perform sophisticated data audits and validation processes to identify and resolve inconsistencies
• Utilize Power BI, Excel, SQL, and HRIS reporting tools to deliver actionable business insights
• Support compensation planning through participation in compensation surveys, benchmarking, and compensation structure analysis
• Lead and support HRIS integrations, data migration efforts, and system connectivity projects.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Implement solutions that enhance user experience, data integrity, and operational effectiveness
• Recommend best practices based on system capabilities, analytics, and industry trends
• Act as a senior resource for HR, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and business stakeholders
• Deliver training on reporting tools, system functionality, and new processes
• Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, and user guides

Founded in 1969, JOHN LEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.