Analyst HR COE

Tropicana Brands Group•Chicago, IL

19h•$59,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst, HR Operations is responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely execution of employee lifecycle transactions and core HR operational processes. This role serves as a key partner to HR Business Partners, Benefits, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and site leadership, ensuring data integrity in UKG, adherence to internal controls, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory requirements. The role also drives process improvement initiatives and supports site‑level HR programs and system implementations.

Requirements

Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in HR operations, HR Shared Services, or HR system administration
Work experience in an HR department that operates in unionized environments and across multiple states is highly preferred
Strong working knowledge with HR systems and onboarding platforms; UKG Pro or UKG WFM experience preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
High attention to detail with strong documentation and data validation skills
Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Must be located in Bradenton, FL or surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment (or remote, as applicable)
Travel up to 10% to other Tropicana locations or recruiting related functions, as needed

Responsibilities

Own and execute employee lifecycle transactions in UKG, including new hires, job and supervisor changes, shift and wage updates, location and legal entity transfers, employee type changes, union‑driven secondary rates, and terminations, while tracking and validating status changes with audit‑ready Change of Status (COS) documentation.
Ensure compliance and data integrity by maintaining seniority and union reports, managing distribution lists, applying multi‑state employment regulations, and preparing HR documentation and data for audits, legal requests, and leadership inquiries.
Process Verifications of Employment, employment and immigration letters, wage garnishments, and mandatory benefit orders; serve as the primary site contact for related employee and agency inquiries and route documentation accurately.
Coordinate employee badge access requests and deactivations aligned with job status changes and site security requirements.
Support in the design, implementation, and maintenance of standardized HR operational tools and digital solutions, converting manual processes into scalable workflows and driving continuous process improvements.
Support site‑level HR initiatives and system implementations, including SSO rollouts, electronic OT sign‑up solutions, and annual Open Enrollment in partnership with Benefits and HR leadership.
Partner cross‑functionally with Finance on cost center setup, support job code creation and maintenance aligned to organizational and union frameworks, and handle sensitive employee information with strict confidentiality and professionalism.