Human Resource Information Systems Manager

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

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Position Summary: The Human Resource Information Services Manager will support and maintain specialized and internal HR systems, services, and applications used in organizations with customized or specialized needs [generally those without a commercially available, unified human resources information system (HRIS)]. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.  

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department. 

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.   

 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Oversees and maintains optimal function of the organization’s internal HR information services systems, which may include database management, network support, installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules. 

• Oversees and maintains internal database files, tables, codes, backup files, integrity, and security. 

• Installs, implements, modifies, and upgrades software and applications to meet changing business and technology. 

• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HR employees. 

• Collaborates with executive leadership and HR staff to identify needed improvements and enhancements to existing information services and databases; recommends and implements solutions. 

• Manages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HR services users. 

• Programs custom functions and documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reports. 

• Compiles or assists with acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs requested by senior executives and HR staff. 

• Serves as lead representative and liaison between HR, Information Services, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HR database design and implementation projects. 

• Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements. 

• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in data management and security, HR technology, and HRIS applications. 

• Oversees the procurement of appropriate hardware and software to ensure that the organization has high quality, efficient systems. 

• Facilitates migration to a unified HRIS if required. 

• Performs other duties as required. 

 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

• Ability to keep information confidential.  

• Thorough understanding of database construction. 

• Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product. 

 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Human Resource Management required. 

• At least five years of database management or related experience required with at least one year in a supervisory position. 

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

 

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement

 

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

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