
Manager, Client Experience (HR Technology, HRIS/HCM)
Why this role stands out
This remote, fractional opportunity offers you the chance to manage and optimize a company's entire payroll and HRIS/HCM ecosystem, providing significant impact and skill development. Ideal for experienced payroll and HR tech professionals seeking a flexible, client-facing role with competitive hourly compensation, this position is a fantastic way to grow your expertise. Apply now to leverage your skills in a dynamic, remote-first environment.
Quick overview
Job description
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 for 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 to include leading 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, 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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