Senior Human Resources Operations Specialist

We are assisting a client in hiring a Senior People Operations Analyst to support HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and HR systems administration. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, problem-solving professional with hands-on Workday experience and a strong focus on data accuracy and process improvement.

Job HIghlights:

• Job Title: Senior People Operations Analyst (Temp-to-Hire)
• Location: Redwood City, CA – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
• Rate: Up to $60/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage employee lifecycle transactions in Workday and other HR systems (hires, terminations, updates).
• Audit HR data regularly to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Respond to HR inquiries via ticketing systems and email, triaging as needed.
• Support reporting requests, generate standard and ad hoc reports, and analyze workforce data.
• Troubleshoot Workday issues and escalate complex cases appropriately.
• Maintain SOPs, process documentation, and user guides to support self-service.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT) to support process improvements and audits.
• Contribute to People Operations projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years in People Operations, HR operations, or HRIS roles.
• Hands-on experience with Workday for employee data, transactions, audits, and reporting.
• Strong auditing, data integrity, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation) and other MS Office tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and accuracy.

Preferred:

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Smartsheet, or ticketing systems (ServiceNow).
• Familiarity with AI tools to support operational efficiency, auditing, and process improvement.