HRIS Analyst

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 HRIS Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Human Resources team. This role will be responsible for developing solutions and supporting database administration to ensure the best possible user experience through table setup, systems monitoring, system enhancements, and problem solving for Human Resources (HR) processing, while utilizing expertise in MS Excel, MS Access, and Business Objects to analyze data and generate functional reports from query results. This role will be located in either our New York or Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role requires in-office presence at least 3 days a week and 2 days remote. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Possessing strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, enabling the delivery of insightful analysis and support for strategic decision-making within the firm
• Participating in the review, planning, testing, implementation, and training for HRIS upgrades and updates
• Managing the configuration of the firm's HR system (PeopleSoft), covering areas such as compensation, workforce, benefits, performance, payroll, and profile management
• Collaborates with internal clients and the Global HR Services team to identify opportunities and develop system-based solutions that enhance business processes.
• Maintaining and updating the HRIS system as a functional user, ensuring accurate table configurations and the proper functioning of feeds to downstream systems
• 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 knowledge and proficiency with PeopleSoft Query tools, and Business Objects
• Possess a basic understanding of design thinking
• Exhibit a solid understanding and experience with PeopleSoft-HR, Base Benefits, benefits administration, payroll, and Self-Service Modules

And have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field, preferably
• Certification in PeopleSoft HR, Benefit Administration, and Payroll Interface modules, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in HRIS and HR Administration, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years’ technical/functional experience with PeopleSoft HR, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration and payroll Applications, preferably

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
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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