Manager, HR Systems & Analytics

Overview Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a leading global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm seeks a Manager, HR Systems & Analytics to report to the Director of HR Systems Strategy and Service Delivery. The role has global responsibility for the strategic management, optimization, and delivery of the firm’s HR technology, reporting, and analytics solutions. Responsibilities HR Systems Leadership and Administration Manage day‑to‑day operations, configuration, and continuous improvement of the Workday environment and related HR technologies. Lead evaluation, implementation, integration, and support of HR systems across the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, compensation, performance management, learning, benefits, time tracking, and reporting. Partner with IT to ensure system reliability, security, integration architecture, data governance, and effective change management. Serve as a strategic partner to HR leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders on technology initiatives and process transformation. Collaborate with global HR teams and business leaders to identify opportunities for system enhancements and process standardization. Oversee system releases, upgrades, testing coordination, issue resolution, and enhancement prioritization. Ensure global HR systems comply with applicable legal, regulatory, privacy, and data protection requirements. Stay updated on HR technology trends and system capabilities. Analytics, Reporting and Data Governance Lead the firm’s HR reporting and workforce analytics function, delivering actionable insights to HR and business leadership. Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and operational reports to support strategic decision‑making. Establish and enforce standards for HR data integrity, governance, and reporting consistency. Identify trends and opportunities through talent acquisition, retention, engagement, compensation, and organizational effectiveness analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and implement scalable analytics solutions. Team Leadership & Service Delivery Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative, service‑oriented, and high‑performance culture. Manage workload prioritization, project assignments, professional development, and performance management for the team. Establish service delivery standards, support processes, and operational metrics for timely and effective issue resolution. Promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency through process redesign, automation, and technology optimization. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in HR systems, HRIS, workforce analytics, or HR technology roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial position. Hands‑on experience administering and supporting Workday in a complex, global organization. Strong understanding of HR operations, data governance, reporting, integrations, and HR technology best practices. Experience partnering closely with IT teams on enterprise applications, integrations, and security. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced, professional services environment. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience within a law firm or other professional services organization strongly preferred. Workday certifications or advanced functional knowledge strongly preferred. Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI, Prism Analytics, or similar platforms strongly preferred. Compensation & Benefits Base salary and benefits will be determined during the interview process and may vary by location. Compensation may include a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, such as 401(k) eligibility and paid time off. Equal Employment Opportunity Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance laws and ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr