Rippling HRIS Functional Consultant

Houston, United States | Posted on 06/02/2026 Job Description Location: Houston, TX – onsite presence required Duration: Approximately 2 weeks Engagement Type: Contract Rate: Market rate, based on experience Overview We are seeking an experienced Rippling HRIS Functional Consultant to lead a short-term assessment for a client currently using Rippling as their HRIS platform. The client believes they are not fully leveraging the system and needs a consultant to evaluate current usage, identify process gaps, and provide practical recommendations for improvement. This role is functional and business-facing, focused on HRIS optimization, process analysis, stakeholder engagement, and best‑practice guidance. Responsibilities Lead a two-week assessment of the client’s current Rippling HRIS setup and usage. Meet with HR, business users, leadership, and other stakeholders to understand pain points and business needs. Review current HR processes, workflows, reporting, user adoption, and system usage. Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to better leverage Rippling. Provide clear recommendations, quick wins, and a practical roadmap for improvement. Present findings and guidance to client stakeholders. Requirements Hands‑on experience with Rippling HRIS in a functional, admin, consulting, or optimization capacity. Strong understanding of HRIS processes, including employee data, onboarding, workflows, approvals, reporting, and HR operations. Experience leading business process reviews, requirements gathering, or HRIS assessments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently in a short‑term consulting engagement. Availability to be onsite in Houston, TX for at least part of the project. Preferred Prior Rippling implementation or post‑go‑live optimization experience. HR technology consulting or HR transformation background. Experience creating assessment summaries, process recommendations, or executive‑level findings. #J-18808-Ljbffr