Operations Analyst III

Operations Analyst IIIOperations Analyst III Job Location - Rancho Cordova, CA Duration - 05 monthsKey ResponsibilitiesHR Business PartnershipServe as the primary HR point of contact for assigned managers and employees during the leave period.Provide credible, practical HR guidance aligned to business priorities, company policies, and standard HR practices.Act as a connector between the business and HR COEs to ensure timely and effective resolution of people-related needs.Employee Relations & Performance SupportAdvise managers and employees on performance management, attendance issues, employee relations concerns, and corporate people movement.Support performance improvement actions, corrective actions, and involuntary exits in partnership with Employee Relations as needed.Promote a respectful, inclusive, and values-based work environment.Talent & Workforce ActivitiesSupport talent lifecycle activities including hiring coordination, internal mobility, onboarding transitions, and separation processes.Assist managers in preparing for talent review discussions and support follow-through on development actions.Partner with Talent Acquisition and other COEs to support recruiting and workforce needs (execution support only, not strategy ownership).Organizational Health & InsightsUse existing HR data, dashboards, and sensing tools to identify trends related to engagement, retention, and workforce health.Surface insights and risks to leaders and HR stakeholders with clear recommendations for action.Encourage positive employee engagement by maintaining presence, approachability, and responsiveness.Standards & ExecutionExecute standards-based HR programs and processes consistently across the employee lifecycle.Ensure documentation, processes, and decisions comply with employment laws, company policies, and HR guidelines.Maintain clear documentation and handoffs to support continuity before and after the leave period.Required Skills & ExperienceCore SkillsBusiness Acumen – understands organizational priorities and applies HR solutions accordingly.Employee Relations – experience supporting performance, conduct, and workplace concerns.Employment & Labor Law Knowledge – applied at a practical, advisory level.HR Programs & Policies – strong working knowledge and consistent application.Data Analytics – ability to interpret HR data and use insights to inform guidance.Communication & Problem Solving – clear, confident, and solutions-oriented.HR ExperiencePrior experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role.Experience operating as an individual contributor supporting managers and employees.Familiarity working with HR COEs in a matrixed HR model.Comfort stepping into an existing employee population and operating quickly with minimal ramp time.Preferred QualificationsExperience providing interim or leave-coverage HR support.Strong judgment and comfort handling sensitive employee matters.Experience supporting fast-paced or technical organizations (preferred).