HRIS Analyst

HRIS Analyst

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$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

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 HRIS Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Human Resources team. This role will be responsible for developing solutions and supporting database administration to ensure the best possible user experience through table setup, systems monitoring, system enhancements, and problem solving for Human Resources (HR) processing. The role will use expertise in MS Excel, MS Access, and Business Objects to analyze data and generate functional reports from query results.

It will be located in either our New York or Washington D.C. office, requiring in‑office presence at least three days a week and two days remote.

• Possessing strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, enabling the delivery of insightful analysis and support for strategic decision‑making within the firm.
• Participating in the review, planning, testing, implementation, and training for HRIS upgrades and updates.
• Managing the configuration of the firm’s HR system (People Soft), covering areas such as compensation, workforce, benefits, performance, payroll, and profile management.
• Collaborating with internal clients and the Global HR Services team to identify opportunities and develop system‑based solutions that enhance business processes.
• Maintaining and updating the HRIS system as a functional user, ensuring accurate table configurations and the proper functioning of feeds to downstream systems.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency with People Soft Query tools, and Business Objects.
• Possess a basic understanding of design thinking.
• Exhibit a solid understanding and experience with People Soft‑HR, Base Benefits, benefits administration, payroll, and Self‑Service Modules.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field, preferably.
• Certification in People Soft HR, Benefit Administration, and Payroll Interface modules, preferably.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in HRIS and HR Administration, preferably.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ technical/functional experience with People Soft HR, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, and payroll Applications, preferably.

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but also 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 401(k) 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 resilience, medical resources, well‑being events, and more).
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Associate

Full‑time

Human Resources – Law Practice