Human Resources Operations Specialist

3 Day Blinds (Corporate)•Columbia, MD

12h•$62,000 - $84,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Operations Specialist serves as the operational backbone of the HR department, maintaining data integrity across enterprise HRIS platforms, executing core employee lifecycle transactions, and elevating the day-to-day employee experience. The role requires an analytical problem-solver who can work through ambiguity, identify procedural gaps, build standard operating procedures (SOPs), and support multi-state wage and labor compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of progressive experience in HR Operations, People Operations, or HR Administration within a multi-state environment.
Hands-on experience administering HRIS platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data validation, and reporting.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including I-9, E-Verify, wage and hour regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
Ability to analyze data, identify process gaps, and implement practical solutions that improve operational effectiveness.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong customer-service mindset.
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and build structure within evolving processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle HCM and/or ADP Workforce Now or Vantage.

Responsibilities

Administer HRIS platforms and process employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, organizational updates, and terminations.
Maintain and audit employee data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance across HR systems and records.
Generate, analyze, and distribute recurring and ad hoc HR reports to support workforce planning, compliance monitoring, and business decision-making.
Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including background checks, motor vehicle record reviews, I-9 verification, E-Verify compliance, and employee record maintenance.
Monitor multi-state employment laws, wage and hour requirements, and regulatory changes to support organizational compliance efforts.
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and business stakeholders to resolve employee inquiries, benefits issues, payroll adjustments, and data discrepancies.
Support annual Open Enrollment, retirement plan administration activities, audits, and other People Operations initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.