HR Operations Specialist

## HR Operations & HRIS SpecialistApply: US Nationwide - Remote: Full time: Posted Today: JR115213**Job Description****SUMMARY:** The HR Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting HR initiatives through a combination of project coordination and HRIS partnership. Sitting at the intersection of HR Operations and HRIS, this role helps drive execution of recurring HR programs, system-related work, Workday enhancements, reporting and dashboard development, and process improvement initiatives across the HR organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building and managing project plans, coordinating cross-functional work, understanding how HR processes and systems connect, and partnering closely with HRIS on activities such as requirements gathering, testing coordination, business process documentation, and Workday-related support. Success in this role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to connect day-to-day work to broader operational goals, system impacts, and business priorities.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.· Lead planning and execution of HR projects, including recurring annual cycles and system-related work, by managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and cross-functional alignment across HR teams and systems· Manage the Workday enhancement process through sprint planning and backlog management, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities, requirements, scope, and delivery timelines· Partner closely with HRIS to support system-related initiatives, including gathering and validating requirements, facilitating testing activities, and documenting current and future state business processes and workflows in Visio· Evaluate, prioritize, and facilitate resolution of HR Operations and Workday-related requests through Fresh service, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, system impacts, and business needs· Lead documentation of current and future states for key HR business processes in Visio· Drive change management activities, including stakeholder communications, training, and readiness· Identify and lead opportunities to improve HR processes, operational workflows, and Workday utilization, supporting implementation of those changes across HR Operations and Workday· Develop and deliver reporting, dashboards, and operational insights through Smartsheet and related tools to provide visibility into project progress, risks, outcomes, and key operational metrics for stakeholders and leadership teams Workday operations support including EIB data loads, provide support for internal and external audit requests (system walk through, provide evidence, support Kainos).Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr