HR Technology & Reporting Analyst at DLA Piper Los Angeles, CA

Summary

The HR Technology & Reporting Analyst is an intermediate role within the HRT&R structure, primarily focused on supporting and maintaining the HCM system and other systems backed by the HRT&R team. This position serves as a technical point-of-contact for assigned functional areas, assisting subject matter experts with designing and building business processes, ensuring data integrity, testing system changes, report writing, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. Additionally, the Analyst supports HCM system patching, testing, and other technical projects.

Location

Hybrid work schedule; this position can sit in any of the company's offices, including Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the HR Technology partner supporting a variety of functional areas in Workday, such as Core HR, Benefits, Talent, Advanced Compensation, etc.
• Evaluate releases and functionality to identify opportunities to improve and optimize the use of Workday.
• Design, configure, test, validate and implement Business Process changes in Workday.
• Analyze, design and build new custom reports using standard Workday reporting functionality (e.g., Report Writer, Calculated Fields).
• Ensure custom reports function as designed based on business requirements.
• Provide support for existing custom reports in Workday.
• Build and execute testing plans for integrations, security, annual events.
• Maintain master data values in Workday (e.g., Job Profile, Job Family, Job Group, Roles, Custom Organization Types, Positions, Locations).
• Serve as an escalation resource for Tier2 & 3 issues.
• Provide input and knowledge sharing with Workday Team Leadership, Team Members, and clients.
• Participate in scheduled and adhoc training to improve policy and process acumen.
• Support HCM system, researching and resolving problems, unexpected results or process flaws.
• Perform scheduled activities, recommend solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy that require leadership approval.
• Serve as a key liaison with third parties and other stakeholders (e.g., payroll).
• Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools including Workday Report Writer, Microsoft Excel.
• Assist in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs.
• Maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
• Develop user procedures, guidelines, and documentation to train clients and new system users on processes/functionality.
• Maintain awareness of current trends in HCM Technology with a focus on product and service development, delivery and support.
• Participate in user group meetings and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Strong understanding of HR operations, processes and data; experience with employee data management; strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with HCM platforms such as Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle HCM Cloud; proficiency in Workday HCM report writing; analytical, mathematical and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate business requirements into operational requirements; meticulous attention to detail; advanced skills in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple projects.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum Years of Experience

Three years’ experience working with ERP system(s), particularly benefits and payroll functionality.

Essential Job Expectations

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate and quality work product.
• Meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in virtual conference calls, and attending meetings.
• Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: may require exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, primarily sitting most of the time, with occasional walking and standing.

Work Environment

Hybrid arrangement comprising remote and in‑office work, determined in coordination with the hiring manager and may change at the firm's discretion.

Benefits and Compensation

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $70,336–$111,837 per year depending on geographic market location. Compensation also depends on experience, skills, education, and overall qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).

EEO Statement

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.