HRIS Analyst & Operations Specialist
About The Position
Steel Partners is seeking a curious, detail-oriented HRIS Analyst & Operations Specialist to join our HR Technology & Operations team. This is a foundational role for someone early in their career who is excited about the intersection of human resources, technology, and applied artificial intelligence. The HRIS Analyst & Operations Specialist will serve as a first point of contact for our HR technology and HR operations support mailbox, keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly, while also helping design and deploy AI-driven automations that eliminate manual, repetitive work. A defining feature of this role is scalability: the solutions built should be repeatable and portable, so that an automation created for one operating company can be rolled out across any additional OpCo with minimal rework.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience, in Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
- 0–2 years of experience in an HR, operations, analytics, or technology support role (internships and co-ops count)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Tools, automation tools, and AI enablement tools, and comfort working with data; excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Genuine interest in process improvement, automation, and AI, with an eagerness to learn new tools quickly
- A service-oriented mindset and the discretion to handle confidential employee information appropriately
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP) or IT service management / ticketing tools
- Hands-on experience with AI assistants, workflow automation (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier), or light scripting (e.g., Python, SQL)
- Familiarity with building reports or dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience working across multiple business units or a shared-services environment
Responsibilities
- Enter, update, and audit employee data in the HRIS System (new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and organizational changes), ensuring accuracy and consistency, and supporting core HR operational processes such as employee data changes, onboarding and offboarding, reporting, audits, and compliance tasks
- Support system configuration changes, testing, and validation under the guidance of senior team members
- Own and manage the HR technology and HR operations support mailbox, triaging incoming requests, resolving them promptly, and escalating complex issues to the appropriate team members
- Serve as a friendly, responsive point of contact for employees and HR partners across operating companies, ensuring a high standard of service and clear communication
- Prepare recurring and ad-hoc HR reports and dashboards, turning data into clear, actionable insights for HR leadership
- Design, build, test, and deploy AI-enabled automations using approved tools (e.g., generative AI assistants, workflow automation platforms, and scripting) to streamline HR and operational tasks
- Take ownership of assigned HR and HRIS processes end-to-end — mapping the current state, identifying pain points and handoffs, and driving improvements through to a measurable better state
- Apply Lean and continuous-improvement principles (e.g., eliminating waste, reducing manual steps, standardizing work) to make processes faster, more accurate, and more scalable
- Create process maps, standard operating procedures, and documentation so improved processes are repeatable and transferable across operating companies
- Define and track simple metrics (cycle time, error rate, volume, time saved) to quantify the impact of improvements and inform further iteration
- Manage small HR technology projects from initiation through implementation — defining scope and requirements, planning tasks and timelines, and coordinating the stakeholders involved
- Facilitate requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and go-live activities, keeping the project organized and on schedule
- Communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders and escalate issues promptly when needed
- Support user training, change management, and post-implementation follow-up to ensure adoption and a smooth handoff to ongoing operations
Benefits
- We are committed to developing early-career talent and providing the mentorship and tools you need to succeed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
