Avacend

Avacend is hiring: HR Specialist 1 (Workday) in Ridgefield Park

Avacend, Ridgefield Park, NJ, US, 07660

Job Description

Job Title: HR Specialist 1

Pay rate: $27/hr on W2

Location: Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA

Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs onsite, Friday Remote

Top Skills Listed:

1. Workday experience required (minimum of 1 year of visible experience)

2. Basic excel skills (pivot tables a plus!)

3. Used to a high volume and fast paced environment

4. General HR Administration & Customer Focused experience

5. Used to a high volume and fast paced environment

Education and Work Experience:

BA/BS, MA/MS/MBA degree (Human Resources, Business) or equivalent and aligned experience, preferred
0-2+ years relevant experience working within HR related technologies with a clear functional understanding of core HR business practices, processes, and terminology across all core facets of HR

Position Overview

The position will be responsible for providing operational support to assigned HR Business Partner teams. Duties will include operational management of activities across all verticals of core HR functions

Responsibilities:

Assist HRBP with various HR related issues for assigned division including: cyclical rhythm of the business (day to day tasks), people processes, general inquiries
Support voluntary and involuntary separations inclusive of drafting legal agreements, consolidating employee information from stakeholders, conducting exit interviews and backfilling positions
Management of workforce plan including headcount creation and management
Work efficiently with datasets (varying sizes from small to very large) in Excel, including v-look up, generating pivot tables, using formula
Collects data and provides reporting from multiple sources related to HR People Metrics
Assists with SOP updates and serves as SME as it pertains to HRG processes
Mentors/trains new HRG Team members
HR Audit support
Mass RIF/PMO back-up support
Other projects as requested

Skills:

2+ years relevant experience working within HR related technologies with a clear functional understanding of core HR business practices, processes, and terminology across all core facets of HR including but not limited to; HRIS, compensation, recruiting, performance management, people processes and the ability to develop solutions to address business problems and requirements
Data-driven very good with modeling, able to tell a story by looking at data/data visualization
Manages time effectively and adapts easily to shifting priorities
Quick learner and at the same time has a passion for learning
Detail-oriented, organized, and have good project management and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively in person and remotely
Strong problem solving mindset, with the ability to seek creative solutions to problems as they arise
Ownership of Strategy and Best Practices in HR Operations
Exceptional customer service focus, including attention to producing quality results
Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels within an organization
Ability to multi-task and manage various projects simultaneously
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Self-initiative along with the ability to respond quickly to client requests and foster professional business relationships
Innovative self-starter with passion for excellence
Able to thrive in high volume, fast paced environment
Maintains high levels of confidentiality with projects and information

Technical skills useful for the job:

Experience in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience with HRIS tools, Workday a plus
Strong organizational skills and high degree of attention to detail and follow through