Shared Services HR Specialist

Aston Carter•San Diego, CA

1d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, systems, process improvement, and HR operations. You'll play a critical role in ensuring employee records are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition teams. The position is based out of San Diego, CA, and offers a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. It is a contract position with a highly respected organization.

Requirements

2+ years of HR Operations, HR Shared Services, HRIS, or Payroll Support experience
Experience processing high-volume HR transactions
Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle, including job changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations
Experience working with HR systems such as SAP, SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, or similar HRIS platforms
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, process-driven environment
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion

Nice To Haves

SuccessFactors Employee Central experience
HR Shared Services experience
Payroll transaction processing experience
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs)
Experience supporting compliance initiatives, audits, and HR data governance

Responsibilities

Process high-volume employee transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, organizational updates, and terminations
Maintain and update employee records across HR systems including SuccessFactors, SAP, and ServiceNow
Manage a high-volume HR case queue, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
Validate employee data, compensation information, reporting relationships, and effective dates
Perform audits and data reconciliations to ensure accuracy across multiple systems
Support I-9 compliance and maintain audit-ready documentation
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and HR teams to ensure seamless employee lifecycle processing
Assist with process improvements, training initiatives, and operational excellence projects