HR Operations Specialist

McKesson•Richmond, VA

3d•$76,300 - $127,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Overview We are seeking a versatile, highly collaborative, and results-oriented HR professional to join our team during an exciting period of organizational transformation. As we stand up our independent HR function in preparation for our separation from McKesson, this new role will serve as a critical bridge between strategy and execution. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses strong project management capabilities, and is eager to jump in wherever needed—from researching and designing brand-new HR policies to working on multiple projects and building presentations. If you are a resourceful problem-solver who builds strong relationships and delivers high-impact results, we want you on our team.

Requirements

Results-Oriented & Action-Biased: A proven track record of driving projects to successful completion with a persistent, steadfast focus on achieving long-term objectives despite obstacles
Strategic & Proactive Mindset: A thinker who executes precisely, exhibits a culture of curiosity, and maintains a steadfast focus on long-term objectives.
Resourceful Problem Solver: Naturally curious and eager to explore new ideas, challenge the status quo, and thrive within ambiguous environments.
Agility & Resourcefulness: Highly dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented with the ability to think quickly in support of good decisions.
Process Optimizer: Possesses a "digital mindset" with a passion for continuous improvement; actively seeks opportunities to streamline, simplify, and automate manual workflows to build a highly efficient HR function.
Ambiguity Tolerance: Comfort performing effectively in ambiguous situations and managing multiple competing priorities in a complex environment.
HR Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with HR systems, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, or general corporate policy development.
4–6 years of HR experience, ideally blending roles in HR Project Management, HR Operations, or as an HR Business Partner.

Responsibilities

Partner cross-functionally with HR leadership and internal teams to research, design, and recommend solutions for complex business problems.
Build new HR processes and policies from scratch, connecting business needs with operational realities to translate challenges into actionable plans.
Support sensitive research and discussions with a high degree of integrity, fairness, and confidentiality.
Partner and communicate effectively across the HR organization and with key partner’s, gaining the cooperation of others and helping drive alignment and decision making.
Craft compelling narratives and build visually engaging, audience ready PowerPoint decks to communicate approach, goals, progress, and impact.
Cultivate strong relationships and build a process to track, nurture, and influence key stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment.
Support and coordinate multiple separation-related initiatives across the HR team from start to finish.
Identify and mitigate risks, flag interdependencies, and help resolve issues to move projects forward.
Utilize and analyze data to build and support recommendations.