Remote HR Tech Consultant – HRIS/HCM at livingHR — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is explicitly remote-first under livingHR's "Work from Where it Makes Sense" (WfWiMS) model — a strong signal of async-friendly culture. However, there's a practical constraint: eligible states are limited to FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX, and TN. This means you must be a US-based worker (or at least maintain US residency/tax presence in one of those states). Pure international nomading is not an option here.
For US-based travelers, the picture is brighter. Working from Florida, Texas, or Georgia gives you warm-weather flexibility, no state income tax options (FL, TX, TN), and easy access to major airports for trip planning. The consulting nature of the role (project-by-project engagements) could offer natural gaps between contracts ideal for travel.
Salary context for nomadic living:
- Lisbon, Portugal: A comfortable lifestyle runs ~$2,500–$3,500/month — this salary covers it easily, but EU visa rules prevent working for a US employer on a digital nomad visa without a local entity.
- Medellín, Colombia: ~$1,500–$2,500/month; Colombia's digital nomad visa allows remote work for foreign employers — a viable option for extended stays between US state-based contract periods.
- Bangkok, Thailand: ~$1,200–$2,000/month; Thailand's LTR visa suits this income level, though HR compliance work may require US business hours overlap.
No travel-specific perks (coworking allowance, equipment stipend) are mentioned explicitly.
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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