HR Operations Project Analyst

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Human Resources (HR) Operations Project Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team and will be responsible for managing the implementation and upgrade, configuration, and support of the timekeeping system and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) applications, while also helping maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and status reports. This role will be located in either our New York, Boston, or Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Senior Manager in tracking project progress and managing project timelines; participating in system testing and helping to document test results
• Supporting the resolution of configuration and integration issues, while addressing user questions and concerns
• Helping develop training materials and documentation, and assisting in conducting training sessions and workshops for system users
• Supporting ongoing maintenance activities for Kronos and PeopleSoft systems
• Assisting with data entry, data validation, and ensuring data integrity within the systems

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess a basic understanding of HR processes and payroll systems
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to learn and work under the direction of senior colleagues
• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal abilities

And have:

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent in a related field, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, or Business Administration
• A minimum of five (5) years of HR or HR Systems experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably with exposure to the relevant timekeeping and HRIS systems

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. 

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