Job Description

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position: Rippling Software Administrator

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

The Rippling Software Administrator is an experienced technical professional responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting integrations and custom solutions within the Rippling platform. This role supports enterprise HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce management operations through scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

Operating in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, the Rippling Software Administrator collaborates with HR leadership, IT stakeholders, and third-party vendors to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions that support HR operations. This role partners with the broader HR organization to identify, design, and implement system enhancements and process improvements that strengthen system efficiency, data integrity, and overall user experience.

The Rippling Software Administrator will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments.  Will execute and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope.  Will work independently or under limited supervision.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Rippling Platform Ownership & Optimization

• Serve as the primary technical owner of the Rippling platform, driving post-migration stabilization, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Assess the current Rippling configuration and quickly identify opportunities to tighten workflows, approval processes, automations, reporting, and data architecture.
• Own HRIS governance including access controls, data security, audit readiness, and change management standards across the Rippling platform.
• Apply Rippling best practices to mature the platform and ensure it is fully leveraged across HR operations.

HR Workflows, Automations & Approvals

• Design, build, and refine complex HR workflows, conditional logic, and dynamic approval paths to improve efficiency, consistency, scalability, and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain advanced automations to reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and enhance the end-user experience.
• Partner with HR team members across functional areas to understand process needs and translate them into effective system solutions.

Reporting, Data Architecture & Insights

• Architect and optimize Rippling data structures, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to support operational insight, compliance, and leadership decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across modules, integrations, and reporting outputs.
• Support ad hoc and recurring reporting needs for HR leadership and business stakeholders.

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Collaborate with HR leadership, IT stakeholders, and third-party vendors to support integrations, data flows, and system governance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform, integration, and data-related issues, serving as an escalation point for Rippling-related challenges.

Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency

• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

• Performs other related duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, systems integration methodologies, and platform optimization best practices.
• Skilled in serving as a technical owner for an enterprise HRIS platform, with demonstrated experience supporting post-implementation stabilization and ongoing platform optimization.
• Skilled in APIs, RESTful services, and integration tools used to support enterprise HR systems.
• Skilled in the Rippling platform, including configuration, optimization, workflows, approvals, automations, reporting, and data structures.
• Skilled in architecting and optimizing data models, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to support compliance, operational insight, and leadership decision-making.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), including effective file organization and documentation practices.
• Ability to translate complex business and HR operational requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR teams across functional areas to drive process improvements and system maturity.
• Ability to support and troubleshoot complex platforms, integration, and data-related issues, serving as a technical escalation point.
• Ability to apply strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to leverage AI-enabled and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote, high-accountability environment with competing priorities, exercising sound judgment, self-direction, and initiative.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through home office

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states.
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

PLUS

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in software engineering, systems integration, or HR technology roles.
• Experience working with the Rippling platform in a production environment, with demonstrated success optimizing workflows, automations, approvals, reporting, and data architecture.

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!​

​NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.