HRIS Specialist

Join to apply for the HRIS Specialist role at Kutak Rock This range is provided by Kutak Rock. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr Job Summary Kutak Rock seeks a detail-oriented and technically proficient HRIS Specialist to manage and optimize our Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring data integrity, system functionality, and compliance within our firm. This role acts as a key liaison between HR and IT, supporting efficient HR operations, data-driven decisions, and confidential employee information management. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented human resource professional that enjoys project management and creative problem solving while working in a collaborative and collegial environment. This full-time, hybrid position may work out of one of the following Firm offices: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Irvine, CA; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; Spokane, WA; Springfield, MO; Tallahassee, FL; or Washington, D.C. Responsibilities Identify opportunities to automate and improve HR processes; build Microsoft Forms/Excel Spreadsheets and create Power Automate workflows for notifications/routing; respond to verification of employment requests Generate standard and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analyses (e.g., headcount, turnover, compensation); provide ad hoc reporting to HR and internal stakeholders Provide comprehensive training and technical support to HR staff, managers, and other end-users on system functionalities Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of all employee data, including personal, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping information Serve as primary contact between HR, IT, and external vendors for system-related issues and enhancements Lead system upgrades, new module implementations, and system integrations with other firm software, including project planning, stakeholder communications, and vendor management Administer, maintain, and optimize HR systems including the firm’s primary HRIS (ADP Workforce Now), Applicant Tracking System (viRecruit), Rewards/Recognition (Awardco), and Onboarding/Offboarding system (EMPForce), covering data entry, security, and updates Perform ongoing maintenance; configure onboarding/offboarding workflows/templates; troubleshoot user/configuration issues; and coordinate resolutions with vendors Ensure HRIS practices comply with data privacy regulations, data security protocols, and firm policies Qualifications: Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of HR processes, payroll, benefits, and data security Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in HR, IT, or related field 2+ years’ experience in managing and/or configuring HRIS platforms, hands on experience with ADP, Workday, or Oracle preferred Experience in a professional services or law firm environment highly preferred Position Information Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience Work Arrangement: Hybrid 3:2 , This position may work in one of the following offices: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Irvine, CA; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; Spokane, WA; Springfield, MO; Tallahassee, FL; or Washington, D.C. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing. Additional Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. California Applicants : Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). About The Firm Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kutak Rock by 2x Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Human Resources and Information Technology Industries: Law Practice, Legal Services, and Information Services #J-18808-Ljbffr