Senior HRIS Administrator

Responsibilities

• HR Systems Leadership
• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of escalation for complex HRIS and data-related issues.
• Lead system enhancements and configuration projects, including requirements gathering, testing, documentation, and rollout.
• Optimize Dayforce modules and workflows across HR functions, with an emphasis on Benefits, Payroll, Onboarding and WFM.
• Partner with HR leadership to develop long-term HRIS strategy and ensure alignment with firm needs.
• Data Governance & Reporting
• Own the firm’s HR data governance framework, ensuring accuracy, audit readiness, and consistency across systems.
• Run advanced audits and data validation routines; independently identify and resolve system inconsistencies.
• Build and maintain complex HR dashboards, KPIs, and analytics using Dayforce and BI tools (PowerBI preferred).
• Lead preparation and delivery of major firmwide reports, including compensation analytics, DEI reporting, turnover analysis, and federal/state filings.
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Evaluate existing processes and proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows, especially in benefits administration, onboarding, and payroll integrations.
• Implement automation and new functionality that improves accuracy, efficiency, and the user experience.
• Provide recommendations to HR leadership based on analytical insights, system capabilities, and industry best practices.
• User Support & Training
• Serve as a senior-level resource for HR and end users, offering guidance, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Develop and deliver training on new features, reporting tools, and policies.
• Create and maintain comprehensive user documentation and procedures.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Build strong relationships with business services leadership, and external vendors.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, IT, Benefits, and Payroll on cross-system dependencies and major initiatives.
• Contribute to firmwide HR technology projects with minimal oversight.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 6+ years of HRIS experience, with progressive responsibility and advanced reporting/analytics skills.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services firm strongly preferred.
• Expert-level experience with Ceridian Dayforce or similar enterprise HRIS.
• Benefits administration or benefits data workflow experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI or another BI/visualization tool preferred.
• Strong understanding of HRIS database architecture, configuration, integrations, and data management.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently at a strategic and tactical level.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication and consulting skills, with the ability to influence others and translate technical concepts.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, prioritize multiple projects on a daily basis, and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Strong planning, project management and organizational skills with experience leading system enhancements or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Facility analyzing, working with and presenting data.
• Ability to collaborate and gain the respect, trust, and confidence of the Firm’s attorneys and professional staff.
• Possess a “hands-on” tactical approach.
• Creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Facilitate teamwork and identify opportunities to develop new processes/infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to grasp and implement new concepts quickly.
• Strong analytical abilities, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive and positive style that fosters collaborative working relationships.
• Outstanding sense of customer service.
• Deep personal commitment to integrity, excellent judgment, and the highest standards of ethics.
• Must display the highest level of diplomacy, tact and discretion, with comfort in handling and maintaining confidential information.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, macros; SQL a significant plus).

Physical Demands

• This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time and the continuous operation of standard office equipment, such as computers, keyboards and phones.
• It also requires mobility sufficient to perform certain job functions, such as getting to photocopiers/scanners/fax machines, and regular bending, reaching, lifting, stooping and occasionally pulling, pushing and/or lifting items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Salary Range

Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position in Boston is $110,000-$125,000. This position is bonus eligible.