at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
HR Operations Senior Manager
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Human Resources
Summary
The HR Operations Senior Manager will support the Firm's HR organization by serving as the lead for designing, implementing, and the administration of operational HR processes. This role will focus on ensuring that the Firm's HR systems, data, applications, and information processes are maintained and governed. The role will partner closely with leaders across the HR organization to establish and foster work-flows to drive operational efficiency and integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with the Firm's HR leaders, HRIS, IT, Compensation & Analytics, and Payroll teams to design projects that create a positive impact for the Firm's lawyers and business professionals. This will include implementing new processes to enhance the Firm's HCM, Performance Management, Applicant and On-boarding Management, Time & Attendance, Personnel File Management, and other related platforms.
Oversee employee data management processes to ensure that data is secure and maintained, consistent with firm policies and privacy regulations and that required reporting and filings are delivered.
Lead a team of professionals focused on supporting and expanding the firm's ability to leverage information to support the operations, development and growth of the firm's Human Resource Operations function, including defining resource needs and recruiting and development of team members.
Supervise internal HR work-flows.
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the HR Operations Department.
Reports and tracks HR service delivery to ensure optimal experience and service delivery.
Understand and interpret all relevant local, state, and federal regulations ensuring HR Operations forms, reports, processes, policies, and record-keeping are compliant.
Identifying opportunities and drive initiatives for process optimization, automation, and cost-effective solutions.
Ensuring the efficient functioning of HR processes and work-flows, including recruitment, on-boarding, payroll, and employee data management.
Conduct regular audits of HR data and processes
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Previous experience in an HR Operations role/function
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Adaptability to change
Detailed-oriented with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards
Analytical skills and the ability to analyze data to derive insights, identify trends, and make decisions
Teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments
Commitment to upholding strict confidentiality and discretion standards
Experience and knowledge in:
HR Programs and Policies (e.g. hiring, on-boarding, relocation, compensation, benefits, leave management, etc.)
Audit Process
HR Compliance
Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including but not limited to, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, Title VII
Data Privacy
Preferred:
Professional HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, etc.)
Previous involvement in internal and external audits (e.g. monitoring and addressing findings)
Proven Project Management experience
HRIS - PeopleSoft and/or Workday experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.
