Lucas James Talent Partners

Human Resources

• Develops, builds, and implements complex software configuration requirements for all HR on premises technology and SaaS systems by performing requirement analysis, process review, fit gap analysis, and partnering with IT and vendors.
• Facilitates meetings with stakeholders to evaluate and develop and refine requirements, identify processes, and document gaps. Provides and implements solutions to bridge gaps and enhance processes.
• Designs, develops, automates, implements, and maintains automated system requirements and productivity tools used to test and improve software.
• Develops and implements project plans to support Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within a scrum/agile environment.
• Performs configuration to HR’s SaaS systems and release engineering tasks on complex modules to ensure software product operating parameters are documented and comply with standard hardware configurations and are sustainable.
• Evaluates business and change management process to ensure that configuration items are in alignment with the needs of all HR and the enterprise technology. Manage change implementation and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Develops and executes system test plans and builds procedures to ensure business information systems, workflow, and processes meet stakeholder needs and are performing optimally.
• Provides program guidance, direction and advice to employees within and outside the organizational unit. May matrix manage or coordinate the activities of professional, technical or clerical employees, including contractors. Provides coaching to foster technical skills applicable to business and overall development in others.
• Develops and implements new policy, systems, procedures and training. Coordinates the communication of new policies and procedures with employees and stakeholders.
• Develops effective working relationships with internal business customers and IT stakeholders to ensure optimum cooperation and coordination to maximize the quality of products, services, and policies.
• Monitors performance and evaluates business information systems relative to functional availability, reliability and scalability; accuracy of design, configuration and implementation; develops reports and recommendations based on review findings.

Senior HR Systems & Configuration Specialist

QA Engineer

• works with data, develops preliminary findings, and prepares written reports and data visualizations that support the research of the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)
• works closely with other FSRI leaders and researchers to analyze data
• develops models associated with fire safety science to ensure all processes are accurate and technically sound
• identifies fundamental knowledge needed to enhance UL’s thought leadership and support the strategy of UL
• applies intensive and diverse knowledge of engineering technology and systems engineering concepts to the specific research tasks
• analyzes emergency response data to determine trends and develop solutions
• ensures data quality, lineage, and governance compliance using enterprise catalog tools
• stays ahead of changing technologies by reading journals and scientific publications and attending academic conferences
• plans, designs, and completes initial and follow-up tests as needed to validate results
• presents research results internally or externally as needed
• performs other duties as directed

Research Scientist III – QA-QC

Data Analyst

• Analyze data and develop preliminary findings for the Fire Safety Research Institute
• Prepare written reports and data visualizations to support research
• Collaborate with Fire Safety teams and other researchers for data analysis
• Develop models associated with fire safety science
• Analyze emergency response data to determine trends and develop solutions
• Work with students and teams and present research results as needed

Senior HR Systems & Configuration Specialist

Research Scientist III – QA-QC

Research Scientist III – Data Analyst