Job Description
We are looking for an HR Specialist to provide programmatic and tactical support for our HRBP team. In this role, you will partner closely with HRBPs to drive HR programs and initiatives to completion. You will be on the frontline collaborating with cross-functional partners to oversee and deploy projects both within specific business units and functions, as well as company-wide programs. Success in this role means helping HRBPs turn ideas into reality and effectively coordinating and delivering impactful People programs to drive employee engagement. You will also help innovate and improve these programs as we continue to scale.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership and a "get things done" attitude. You’re effective at managing multiple projects at once, very detail-oriented and organized, like to be busy and productive, learn quickly, and have a track record of being adaptable in a fluid, high-growth environment.
You will:
Execute on both administrative and project-based work across various HR programs, such as the annual performance review cycle, bi-annual promotion cycle, and Pulse survey
Be responsible for the end-to-end project management of ad-hoc initiatives, such as team reorgs, talent reviews, team-building exercises, and M&A work
Assist HRBPs in creating, preparing, and analyzing surveys and reports
Build and maintain a highly effective and collaborative partnership with cross-functional teams such as HR Operations, People Analytics, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, IT, and Security
Escalate concerns beyond your scope and navigate employees and leads to the right point of contact when that contact is not you
Qualifications
You have:
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
3-5 years of operational, project management, and/or program management experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a successful track record of implementing processes that scale
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal), with an ability to build partnerships and establish rapport and credibility at all levels
An ability to work independently to manage multiple ongoing projects and programs with high attention to detail and organizational skills
Exceptional ethics around confidentiality and highly sensitive information
Even better:
Experience working with HR systems (e.g. Workday, Visier, Glint)
HR, people operations, or executive admin experience
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