HRIS Specialist

Job Overview

HRIS Specialist at Kutak Rock

Full‑time, hybrid. May work out of 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.

Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr – $95,000.00/yr.

Kutak Rock seeks a detail‑oriented and technically proficient HRIS Specialist to manage and optimize the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring data integrity, system functionality, and compliance within the firm. This role acts as a key liaison between HR and IT, supporting efficient HR operations, data‑driven decisions, and confidential employee information management.

• 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 time‑keeping 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 (ADP Workforce Now, vi Recruit, Awardco, 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience 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.

Status: Non‑Exempt

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 3:2; may work in one of the listed offices.

• 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.
• Paid vacation (1 hour per 16 hours worked).
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 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.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of a background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’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 Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.