Global Human Resources Information System Administrator

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Global Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Administrator is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team and will be responsible for managing and optimizing the organization's Human Resources Information System (PeopleSoft) with a focus on benefits administration, while utilizing experience to manage and configure the HRIS for benefits, ensuring an effective and efficient open enrollment process. This role will be located in either our New York, Boston, or Washington, D.C. offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the well-being and benefits team, along with vendors, utilizing any applicable Oracle bolt-on software to improve the functionality and user experience of the HRIS, with the goal of driving engagement in the firm’s programs and resources
• Conducting audits of benefit plan structure, electronic file feeds, reports, etc., and making recommendations to automate and streamline processes to ensure efficiency
• Coordinating with HRIS technology and Compliance teams to implement and upgrade all insurance carrier eligibility file feeds, monitoring weekly file feeds to resolve any errors, and making necessary updates to ensure data quality
• Providing expert consultation on HRIS best practices, guiding both vendors and management to optimize the benefits system
• Leading the development and implementation of innovative HRIS solutions that address the firm's needs and contribute to its strategic objectives
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate Human Resources Information System (HRIS) knowledge
• Possess extensive understanding of benefits administration to manage complex systems and provide valuable expertise
• Display advanced proficiency in PeopleSoft, Oracle bolt-on applications, and other benefits solutions, ensuring the HRIS (PeopleSoft) is leveraged to its full potential

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years of Benefits/HR or HR Systems experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of Benefits/HRIS experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience with implementing benefit administration solutions

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. 

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