HR Operations Manager

HR Operations Manager Hybrid role based near one of our offices in Austin or Los Angeles. Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HR Operations Manager to lead our HR operations initiatives in the United States. This individual will be instrumental in optimizing our HR processes, leveraging our Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system, and providing ground-level operational support for our compensation programs. What You’ll Do Manage and optimize all HR operational processes throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday HCM, overseeing system implementation, testing, and ongoing operation in collaboration with technical and functional teams. Oversee the change management process for Workday tenants, including testing, approval, and migration of changes to production. Ensure adherence to federal and state labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, CCPA/Privacy laws), I‑9 verification and compliance, and regularly audit employee records to ensure 100% data accuracy. Partner with and provide operational support to other HR functions, including People Partners, Compensation, recruiting, and liaison with Payroll for any pay‑related queries. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in HR operations, leveraging Workday capabilities and industry best practices. Act as a consultant to managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and Workday functionality. Stay informed on emerging HR technology trends, particularly in Workday, and provide forward‑looking recommendations for innovation and automation. Collaborate with the global shared services team based in Gurugram, India, and act as a primary point of contact for People Ops in the U.S. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus). 7+ years of progressive experience in HR operations. Prior experience in operational roles in other HR functions is an added advantage. Proven expertise with Workday HCM functional operation (creating positions, onboarding new hires, running reports, preparing EIB files). Familiarity with U.S. labor laws and HR best practices. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Pay Range $80,000.00 – $96,000.00 Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Material Holdings LLC