HCM Senior Specialist

About LOVB (League One Volleyball): League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes. It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls' youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media. LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports. Job Title: Technology Operations Specialist (HRIS & Payroll Systems) Department: 313 – People (Central) Direct Reports: None FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time About LOVB (League One Volleyball) League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training, and media enterprise that is changing the game of volleyball in the U.S. while empowering the next generation of female athletes. It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the U.S., with historic Olympic success and more than 38 million current and former players nationwide. Volleyball is the #1 girls' team sport in the country and one of the few major sports that is overwhelmingly women-first. LOVB is building the future of volleyball through a nationwide network of youth clubs, a world-class professional league, and a connected digital ecosystem that brings together athletes, coaches, families, fans, and communities. Position Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Technology Operations Specialist to support and optimize our people technology ecosystem, with a primary focus on HRIS, payroll, and employee lifecycle systems. This role will serve as a key partner across People Operations, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams, ensuring employee data integrity, process efficiency, and seamless system operations. The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver who thrives at the intersection of technology and people operations. They possess strong systems administration experience, a passion for process improvement, and expertise managing HR and payroll platforms, preferably Rippling. Key Responsibilities: HRIS & Payroll Systems Administration • Serve as a primary administrator for HRIS and payroll platforms, with a strong preference for Rippling experience. • Configure, maintain, and optimize employee records, workflows, automations, permissions, and integrations. • Support payroll operations through system maintenance, audits, reporting, and issue resolution. • Partner with People Operations and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely employee data management. Data Management & Reporting • Own the accuracy, integrity, and governance of employee and organizational data across systems. • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics that support business decision-making. • Conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies, improve data quality, and ensure compliance. • Analyze workforce and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement. Systems Optimization & Operations • Evaluate existing workflows and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability. • Manage integrations between HRIS, payroll, benefits, identity management, and other business systems. • Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve them. • Support testing, implementation, and change management efforts for new technology solutions and system enhancements. Cross-Functional Partnership • Collaborate closely with People, Finance, Legal, and Technology teams to align systems and processes. • Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle events through technology-enabled workflows. • Assist with compliance initiatives, audits, and documentation related to employee data and payroll operations. • Provide end-user support and training for HR and payroll systems as needed. Qualifications Required • 3+ years of experience administering HRIS, payroll, or people technology systems. • Experience working with employee data, reporting, and systems operations. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. • Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and reporting tools. • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. • Experience managing system configurations, workflows, and business process improvements. Preferred • Hands-on experience with Rippling administration and payroll functionality. • Rippling implemenation partner certification. • Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, UKG, ADP, or similar systems. • Familiarity with system integrations, APIs, and SaaS application management. • Experience supporting compliance, payroll audits, and data governance initiatives. • Knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, benefits administration, and workforce operations. Success Profile • Data-driven and highly analytical. • Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving business needs. • Technically curious and eager to learn new systems. • A collaborative partner who can work effectively across multiple departments. • Passionate about leveraging technology to create efficient, scalable people operations.