Recruitment Operations Strategist

Job Summary:

The Recruitment Operational and Technical Strategist provides essential technical and operational support to Human Resources functions, focusing on Talent Acquisition, Workday compliance, recruitment process optimization, reporting, and HR systems management. This role acts as a subject matter expert and operational partner to streamline HR workflows, improve communication between leadership and HR teams, and ensure system accuracy and compliance to support efficient hiring and talent management. Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and operational support across Talent Acquisition, Workday compliance, and HR systems management.
• Develop, update, and manage HR Standard Operating Procedures related to Talent Acquisition, Class & Compensation, and Salary Administration.
• Manage recruitment workflows, workload distribution, team alignment, and SLA tracking within Talent Acquisition teams.
• Ensure accurate and compliant use of systems such as Workday, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and MS Teams.
• Serve as a point of contact with state HR systems and regulatory entities for compliance and accuracy.
• Design and improve internal communication systems and process documentation for centralized HR models.
• Lead project management activities including milestone planning, stakeholder alignment, executive engagement, and RAID tracking.
• Generate and analyze reports from Workday, Smartsheet, and integrated HR/payroll systems to inform leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, HR directors, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to enhance HR operations.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), including requisition management and compliance.
• At least 5 years comprehensive understanding of HR practices, compliance regulations, and industry best practices.
• 10 years of progressive experience in HR processes and procedures, particularly in Talent Acquisition.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including HR leaders, business owners, and delivery teams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams for HR systems and reporting.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Public sector experience with at least 5 years preferred.
• Understanding of state organizational management, including roles and user role distinctions.
• Project management experience including planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk tracking.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Special Considerations:

• Remote work requirement.
• Absences greater than two weeks require prior approval and contact information must be provided.
• Compliance with all applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours.
• Candidate credentials must be thoroughly validated and accurate.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule aligned with project duration from September 2, 2026, to March 2, 2027.
• Flexible scheduling to support project milestones and stakeholder engagement.