HCM Senior Specialist

About LOVB (League One Volleyball)

League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training, and media enterprise that is changing the game of volleyball in the U.S. while empowering the next generation of female athletes.

It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the U.S., with historic Olympic success and more than 38 million current and former players nationwide. Volleyball is the #1 girls' team sport in the country and one of the few major sports that is overwhelmingly women-first. LOVB is building the future of volleyball through a nationwide network of youth clubs, a world-class professional league, and a connected digital ecosystem that brings together athletes, coaches, families, fans, and communities.

Job Title

Technology Operations Specialist (HRIS & Payroll Systems)

Department

313 – People (Central)

Direct Reports

None

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Type

Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Technology Operations Specialist to support and optimize our people technology ecosystem, with a primary focus on HRIS, payroll, and employee lifecycle systems. This role will serve as a key partner across People Operations, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams, ensuring employee data integrity, process efficiency, and seamless system operations.

Key Responsibilities

• HRIS & Payroll Systems Administration
• Serve as a primary administrator for HRIS and payroll platforms, with a strong preference for Rippling experience.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize employee records, workflows, automations, permissions, and integrations.
• Support payroll operations through system maintenance, audits, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Partner with People Operations and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely employee data management.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Own the accuracy, integrity, and governance of employee and organizational data across systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics that support business decision-making.
• Conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies, improve data quality, and ensure compliance.
• Analyze workforce and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Systems Optimization & Operations
• Evaluate existing workflows and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Manage integrations between HRIS, payroll, benefits, identity management, and other business systems.
• Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve them.
• Support testing, implementation, and change management efforts for new technology solutions and system enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Collaborate closely with People, Finance, Legal, and Technology teams to align systems and processes.
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle events through technology-enabled workflows.
• Aid with compliance initiatives, audits, and documentation related to employee data and payroll operations.
• Provide end-user support and training for HR and payroll systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Required
• 3+ years of experience administering HRIS, payroll, or people technology systems.
• Experience working with employee data, reporting, and systems operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Experience managing system configurations, workflows, and business process improvements.
• Preferred
• Hands-on experience with Rippling administration and payroll functionality.
• Rippling implemenation partner certification.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, UKG, ADP, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with system integrations, APIs, and SaaS application management.
• Experience supporting compliance, payroll audits, and data governance initiatives.
• Knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, benefits administration, and workforce operations.

Success Profile

• Data-driven and highly analytical.
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving business needs.
• Technically curious and eager to learn new systems.
• A collaborative partner who can work effectively across multiple departments.
• Passionate about leveraging technology to create efficient, scalable people operations.