Senior HRIS Consultant Role – HR Tech & People Ops in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a senior-level HR technology consulting role that blends HRIS administration, implementation leadership, and people operations advisory — a rare and high-demand combination in the market. The $71K–$115K range is competitive for mid-to-senior HR tech generalists, though HRIS implementation specialists at top consulting firms can command $120K+. The incentive component could meaningfully close that gap.
Skills built in this role are among the most marketable in HR today:
- Multi-platform HRIS expertise (HiBob, Rippling, Dayforce, Workday) — certifications in these systems open doors at vendors, SIs, and enterprise HR teams
- HCM implementation and change management — highly transferable to HR tech consulting, implementation partner firms, or in-house HRIS director roles
- People analytics and workforce reporting — growing demand across all industries
- Client-facing consulting skills — valuable for career pivots into HR advisory or fractional CHRO work
Culture signals: livingHR is a lean, growth-stage professional services firm. "High ownership expectations" and "lean, fast-scaling environment" suggest startup energy — you'll wear many hats but gain broad exposure quickly. The project-based engagement model is a flag worth noting: this is structured as consulting/contract work that may convert to full-time, not a guaranteed permanent hire.
Green flags: Remote-first ethos, cross-industry exposure, multi-system expertise. Watch for: Contract-to-perm ambiguity — clarify employment status and benefits eligibility before accepting.
Position Details
Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX, TN)
Type: Remote, Full-time
Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)
Compensation: $71,000–$115,000 plus incentives
Who We Are
livingHR is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.
What You'll Do
Own and operate human resources across industries and company sizes. In addition to providing HR support, this role will lead HRIS/HCM implementations for our clients. You'll be one of the internal experts on our clients' HR tech stack — using systems such as HiBob, Lattice, Dayforce, Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, and/or ADP — keeping platforms configured, integrated, compliant, and optimized.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
HRIS/HCM System Ownership
- Administer and maintain the core HRIS platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling), including workflows, permissions, and data integrity
- Administer performance and engagement platforms (e.g., Lattice) for goals, reviews, and feedback cycles
- Manage system integrations across HRIS, performance, payroll, benefits, and other downstream tools
Implementation & Optimization
- Lead configurations for clients implementing new HCM systems, including change management, new module rollouts, and system upgrades
- Build and maintain automated workflows to reduce manual HR admin
- Partner with People team leaders to translate process needs into system design
Data & Compliance
- Own HR data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness across systems
- Ensure HRIS practices meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements
- Deliver dashboards and reporting that support workforce planning and OKRs
People Operations & Core HR
- Optimize HR processes, policies, and systems for efficiency and compliance
- Implement core HR practices: onboarding, employee relations, and policy development
- Advise on federal, state, and local employment law compliance
What We Are Looking For
Core Competencies
- Generalist across livingHR's focus areas (tech, payroll, innovation, people analytics, operations, people and culture), with strong data storytelling skills
- Client and project management — owns relationships, deadlines, and delivery end to end
- Facilitation — leads implementation workshops and stakeholder sessions with confidence
- Innovation mindset — finds ways to scale work and improve processes
Role Requirements
- 5+ years administering and implementing HRIS/HCM systems
- HR Generalist or HRBP background with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle
- Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
- Hands-on administrator experience with a core HRIS platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, and/or Rippling) required
- Hands-on administrator experience with a performance/engagement platform (e.g., Lattice) required
- HRIS and/or performance platform certification strongly preferred
- Strong systems thinking with the ability to troubleshoot integrations independently
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
- Comfort operating in a lean, fast-scaling environment with high ownership expectations
What You Can Expect
livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple full-time or part-time opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.
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