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.

• 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

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