HR Operations Specialist

Job Description SUMMARY: The HR Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting HR initiatives through a combination of project coordination and HRIS partnership. Sitting at the intersection of HR Operations and HRIS, this role helps drive execution of recurring HR programs, system-related work, Workday enhancements, reporting and dashboard development, and process improvement initiatives across the HR organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building and managing project plans, coordinating cross-functional work, understanding how HR processes and systems connect, and partnering closely with HRIS on activities such as requirements gathering, testing coordination, business process documentation, and Workday-related support. Success in this role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to connect day-to-day work to broader operational goals, system impacts, and business priorities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. · Lead planning and execution of HR projects, including recurring annual cycles and system-related work, by managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and cross-functional alignment across HR teams and systems · Manage the Workday enhancement process through sprint planning and backlog management, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities, requirements, scope, and delivery timelines · Partner closely with HRIS to support system-related initiatives, including gathering and validating requirements, facilitating testing activities, and documenting current and future state business processes and workflows in Visio · Evaluate, prioritize, and facilitate resolution of HR Operations and Workday-related requests through Fresh service, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, system impacts, and business needs · Lead documentation of current and future states for key HR business processes in Visio · Drive change management activities, including stakeholder communications, training, and readiness · Identify and lead opportunities to improve HR processes, operational workflows, and Workday utilization, supporting implementation of those changes across HR Operations and Workday · Develop and deliver reporting, dashboards, and operational insights through Smartsheet and related tools to provide visibility into project progress, risks, outcomes, and key operational metrics for stakeholders and leadership teams Workday operations support including EIB data loads, provide support for internal and external audit requests (system walk through, provide evidence, support Kainos). Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Five (5) + years of experience supporting HR operations, HR systems, or delivery‑focused program or project work within an HR environment · Hands‑on experience supporting Workday or similar HR platforms · Strong understanding of how HR functional areas and systems intersect (e.g., Compensation, Payroll, Talent, Compliance, HRIS) · Demonstrated experience in project management and change management within an HR environment · Comfort interacting with and supporting senior stakeholders, including preparing materials and communicating updates · Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills · Interest in HR systems, process improvement, and operational design · Proficient in Office 365 and strong functional experience in Workday · Ability to clear required background check Certificates and Licenses: None required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field · Project Management Institute (PMI) certification such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) · Workday Pro certification or equivalent Workday functional training · Prosci Change Management Certification WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the salary range to be $69,906.75 - $100,000.00 per year. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors . These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting . Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. A pplicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.