Senior Specialist, HRIS Benefits & HCM

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in New York is seeking a Senior Specialist for HRIS focused on Benefits and HCM. The role involves managing Workday administration, leading project initiatives, and supporting HR data governance. Ideal candidates have at least 7 years of relevant HRIS experience and strong proficiency in Workday. The salary range is competitive, from $135,000 to $145,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Benefits & HCM processes and configuration.
• Advanced knowledge of Workday Benefits & core HCM.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize ongoing Benefits & HCM initiatives.
• Hands on Workday configuration and administration.
• Lead efforts for Benefits events and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Benefits & HCM processes

Workday Benefits

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR Information Systems or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Jira

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The Senior Specialist, HRIS – Benefits & HCM position is responsible for the administration, configuration, and management of Workday Benefits, Wellness, Retirement, and additional HCM responsibilities. The Senior Specialist will report to the Director, HRIS & HR Analytics while working closely with HRIS, Benefits, and additional COEs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize ongoing initiatives, including cyclical and ad hoc Benefits & HCM projects, processes, tasks, and activities.
• Hands on Workday configuration and administration across Benefits & HCM, in support of various employee populations.
• Lead efforts to solicit requirements, configure, test, and administer Benefits events, plans, open enrollments, regulatory reporting, and additional projects and processes.
• Manage and contribute toward HRIS audit efforts to effectively enable ongoing HR data governance and increase compliance.
• Manage and contribute toward HRIS service delivery and daily operations to advance request handling and support for business users.
• Manage requirements gathering and maintain necessary documentation to continue developing the Benefits & HCM knowledgebase.
• Partner with HRIS, Benefits, HR Support, ER/Compliance, Talent, Payroll, Compensation, and additional cross-functional teams as required.
• Deliver ongoing recommendations and enhancements to streamline and advance Benefits & HCM business processes.
• Support Workday release management processes as needed, including the testing and enablement of the semi-annual release cycle.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested for successful operation of the department.

Qualifications / Position Requirements

• Proven experience with Benefits & HCM processes, administration, and configuration; global Benefits experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Workday Benefits & core HCM; additional modules a plus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, including standard and complex projects and tasks.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and contribute toward delegation of HRIS work priorities.
• Must demonstrate consistent initiative and teamwork skills to succeed in developing necessary partnerships.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and support a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including customer-centric approach.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt with shifting business priorities as needed, including effective organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed.
• Experience working with Jira and additional project management applications.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR Information Systems, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience working directly within or partnering closely with an HRIS team
• Minimum 7+ years’ working within Human Resources in a Benefits & HCM capacity
• Strong level of proficiency in Workday Benefits
• Experience in additional Workday modules a plus

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $135,000 - $145,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.