Techno-Functional Engineer - HR Technology

Techno-Functional Engineer – HR Technology

Salary: $150k - $160k bonus

Location: Chicago, IL / Houston, TX / Salt Lake City, UT

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years supporting and configuring HR technology solutions, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), recruiting, performance management, and talent platforms
• Implementation Leadership: Proven success leading HR technology implementations or major enhancements across cross-functional teams
• HR Systems Expertise: Strong understanding of HR and talent workflows, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Technical Skills: Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Java, .NET, or Python, along with strong SQL and data analysis capabilities
• Integration Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, APIs, and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies (e.g., SAML, OAuth)
• Problem Solving & Ownership: Analytical mindset with the ability to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and escalate issues as needed
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams
• Organization & Agility: Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience supporting HR systems within a law firm or large professional services organization
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking and talent acquisition platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, and identity management concepts
• Experience building HR reporting, analytics, and dashboards

Responsibilities

• Lead System Delivery: Own end-to-end implementation and lifecycle management of HR and talent systems, from requirements gathering through deployment and post-go-live support
• Provide Advanced Support: Deliver Level 3 support for HR applications, diagnosing complex issues and implementing effective, sustainable solutions
• Drive Technical Strategy: Serve as the primary technical and functional lead for Legal HR systems, advising on capabilities, best practices, and future roadmaps
• Design User-Centered Solutions: Translate business needs into intuitive, high-quality system configurations that align with organizational goals
• Ensure Governance & Compliance: Partner across HR, Technology, Security, and vendors to ensure systems meet all security, privacy, and governance standards
• Build Integrations: Develop and maintain integrations across systems using APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), ensuring accuracy, reliability, and secure data flow
• Strengthen Vendor Partnerships: Collaborate with vendors and developers to enhance solutions while aligning with internal technology and risk standards
• Enable Data-Driven Decisions: Partner with stakeholders to design analytics and reporting that drive insight and informed decision-making
• Maintain Documentation: Create and uphold system documentation, standards, and support procedures to ensure consistency and scalability