Human Resources Specialist

Description HR Contractor – Leave Management Transition (6-Month Contract) Department: HR Services (US Operations) Duration: 6 Months Schedule: Full-time (US business hours) Hybrid - Eagan, MN About the Team The HR Services team supports end-to-end HR operations across the US, ensuring compliant, efficient HR processes while leveraging Workday, HR technology, and AI-enabled tools to deliver a modern employee experience. About the Role We're looking for an HR professional to support a major Leave Management system transition. During this 6-month contract, you'll help maintain day-to-day leave operations while assisting with the migration from our legacy leave administration platform to a new vendor solution. This role combines leave administration, employee support, project coordination, and HR systems work to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to employees and the business. What You'll Do Leave Administration Manage employee leave requests in the legacy leave management system Ensure leave cases are processed accurately and on time Maintain accurate leave records throughout the transition System Transition & Migration Support the migration of historical leave data to the new platform Help identify, validate, and resolve data discrepancies Assist with system testing, workflow validation, and implementation activities Document new processes and contribute to training materials Employee & Manager Support Guide employees through the transition, including communicating key dates and new leave request procedures Respond to leave-related questions and escalations through the HR case management system Troubleshoot issues related to leave requests and the migration process Collaboration Partner with HR, IT, and the implementation vendor to ensure a successful rollout Serve as a subject matter resource on both the legacy and new leave management processes What We're Looking For Required Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of HR Operations or HR Services experience Hands-on experience administering employee leave and absence programs Strong understanding of US leave regulations, including state-mandated paid leave programs and how they interact with employer-sponsored benefits Experience using HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and HR case management systems Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and data accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Nice to Have Experience supporting HR system implementations or data migrations Project coordination or vendor management experience Exposure to AI-enabled HR tools or digital HR technologies What Makes Someone Successful Detail-oriented — Maintains accuracy while managing sensitive employee data. Strong communicator — Clearly explains processes and supports employees through change. Collaborative — Partners effectively with HR, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders. Adaptable — Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Process-focused — Identifies opportunities to improve workflows while ensuring compliance. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $44.57-$.49.57/hr USD. Our optional benefits can include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr