HR Operations Specialist

The role

The HR Operations Specialist supports employees by coordinating HR transactions, resolving production issues, and responding to questions. This role partners with employees, managers, and various teams to maintain accurate employee data and smooth HR processes.

What you will do

• Be the primary contact for employee HR inquiries
• Process employee transactions and maintain accurate data in Workday
• Troubleshoot Workday production issues across HCM modules
• Support biweekly payroll processing and PTO adjustments
• Handle confidential information with Payroll and other teams
• Help with user acceptance testing, configuration, and reporting requests
• Build and upload Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) files
• Help employees use HR-related technology and contribute to training
• Develop training materials using Google Sites
• Manage end-user channels and the team email group

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with Workday HCM processing HR transactions
• Solid awareness of how human resources transactions influence payroll processing, financial reporting, and broader operational tasks
• At least one year of experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Ability to provide clear, professional guidance
• Resolution-oriented
• Strong attention to detail

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll processing
• A bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with additional Workday modules and teams, such as Benefits, Payroll, Finance, Security and Integrations

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process

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