HR Operations Specialist

The HR Operations Specialist plays a key role in ensuring efficient and accurate HR processes, with a focus on HRIS implementation, payroll, and overall HR operational excellence. This role supports the employee lifecycle, maintains HR systems, and ensures compliance while partnering with employees, managers, and HR teams to deliver a seamless HR experience.

Major Responsibilities

Lead and manage HR operations, including HRIS administration, payroll processing, and employee data management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policies.

Participate in HRIS implementation projects, system upgrades, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Administer HR transactions across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and terminations.

Maintain and audit employee records and HRIS data to ensure integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Provide support and guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, payroll, benefits, and HRIS tools.

Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Payroll teams to ensure smooth HR processes and system integrations.

Generate reports and analyze HR metrics to support decision-making, compliance, and process improvements.

Assist with HR projects, process documentation, and operational initiatives as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

3+ years of experience in HR operations, HRIS administration, and payroll processing.

Experience with HRIS implementation, system upgrades, or integrations (e.g., UKG, Workday, SAP, ADP).

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and payroll compliance.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with offices in Moscow, ID (US), the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.