HR Operations Specialist
About the role
Position Summary
The HR Operations Specialist serves as the operational backbone of the Human Resources department, owning the full employee lifecycle from pre-hire onboarding through offboarding, while ensuring the integrity and performance of all HR information systems. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this individual is the resident expert in the HRIS and serves as the primary liaison between HR, Payroll, and department leaders to ensure seamless data flow, compliant workflows, and exceptional employee experience. This role requires a combination of technical acumen and people-first thinking.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere within the United States. We welcome candidates from all U.S. time zones; however, preference will be given to candidates in the Chicago area who can work on a hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full employee lifecycle from pre-hire onboarding through offboarding
- Ensure integrity and performance of all HR information systems
- Serve as primary liaison between HR, Payroll, and department leaders
- Maintain compliant workflows and exceptional employee experience