About Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a preeminent, full-service law firm with offices around the world and a staff as diverse as the practice areas we support. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to medium and small corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms. Known for our commitment to excellence, Kirkland strives to provide superior service to our clients as well as our fellow employees. From Information Technology to Human Resources, Paralegal Services to Business Development, Kirkland offers non-attorney professionals challenging careers in a variety of functional areas. Whether starting or growing your career, Kirkland can offer a performance-driven culture filled with bright and innovative teams of co-workers.
Essential Job Functions
The HR Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and workflow coordination of the Firmwide Time and Absence team. The supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that Time and Absence-related business processes are documented and updated, to support efficient department operations. Under the direction of the Associate Director of HR Operations, the supervisor will coordinate with the Firm’s HRIS Analysts, the HR, IT, Benefits, and Payroll departments to ensure that the Firm’s Time and Absence modules within the core HCM system is designed, developed and maintained in a manner that supports accurate tracking and reporting of Human Resources data.
The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Qualifications & Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources required. Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel, is also required. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred. The Time and Absence Supervisor must have excellent judgment; exceptional problem-solving skills; superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. In addition, the successful candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task and effectively prioritize competing demands on his or her time and attention.
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