Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.
Job Description Summary:
Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Senior Talent Systems Analyst based in our Chicago, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, or Indianapolis downtown office. As part of the Talent team, you will partner closely with functional and business stakeholders across departments to implement new solutions and optimize business processes while ensuring overall functionality and integrity of the firm’s Talent Systems. This position will collaborate with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interests of our clients.
Job Description:
What you would do:
- Act as the technical expert regarding how various systems operate and provide functional support for System configuration in Workday HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Absence, Security, Talent, and Recruiting, Time Tracking and Payroll.
- Configures and tests system business processes for complex projects, enhancements, and upgrades.
- Lead the system configuration and maintenance of annual Workday processes including Benefits Open Enrollment, Compensation and Bonus programs in Advanced Compensation and Annual Performance Review Processes
- Manage vendor system integrations, including requirements gathering, testing, deployment, monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Configures and tests viEval and viRecruit systems regarding enhancements and upgrades; also provides guidance to interface managers regarding building out internal content, etc.
- Maintains system documentation (processes, procedures, etc.)
- Analyzes service trends, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends solutions.
- Performs troubleshooting and completes root-cause analysis and provides general Talent Systems support including Workday, viEval and viRecruit.
- Create, edit, and configure reports for all functional areas. Schedule reports to system users as needed.
- Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned.
What is expected:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and diplomacy skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
- Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
- Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
- Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
What we offer:
- Flexible working environment for work-life success
- Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
- Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
- Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
- Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
- Generous paid time off
The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $122,500 – $136,900.
Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
What is required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
- Minimum of seven years of relevant experience with at least five years of relevant experience specializing in HR system management.
- Experience working within the Workday platform is required; Workday certification a plus
- Demonstrated experience with creating diverse, often complicated, ad hoc reports.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate findings.
- Strong planning and project management skills.
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including macros and logic functions) as well as strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent customer service skill set.
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
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