Specialist, HR Operations

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

30d • $90,000 - $112,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company respects its past and future, its communities, its people, and its customers. Scout Motors empowers its talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. Scout employees are described as visionaries, leaders, knowledgeable doers, collaborators, and go-getters with passion. This role is an opportunity to be part of shaping the future of transportation and driving change with an iconic brand.

The Specialist, HR Operations will be a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for executing and continuously improving HR operational processes to support a high-volume manufacturing workforce. This role involves owning complex workforce transactions and employee data management within the HRIS, leading operational onboarding for plant hires, and acting as a subject matter expert for time and attendance administration. The Specialist will also provide advanced support and guidance on HR processes, policies, and systems, develop and analyze workforce metrics, lead audits and compliance reviews, and document/standardize HR operational procedures.

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive HR operations, HR shared services, HR administration, or related experience, including significant experience supporting manufacturing, logistics, or other high-volume workforce environments.
• Deep expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms, preferably SAP SuccessFactors and ADP, with advanced Excel and reporting capabilities. Experience working with complex workforce data and process optimization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, workforce administration, wage and hour regulations, onboarding processes, compliance requirements, and employee lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex and sensitive HR operational matters with minimal oversight while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated success identifying trends, mitigating risks, and improving operational processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across frontline operations, HR teams, payroll, and leadership.
• Demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement, implementing best practices, and serving as a trusted subject matter expert within HR Operations.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for executing and continuously improving HR operational processes supporting a high-volume manufacturing workforce.
• Own complex workforce transactions and employee data management within the HRIS, including job changes, organizational moves, compensation-related changes, shift differentials, transfers, leaves, and separations while ensuring exceptional data accuracy and compliance.
• Lead operational onboarding activities for plant hires, ensuring compliance requirements, system readiness, and a seamless employee experience from pre-hire through integration.
• Act as a subject matter expert for time and attendance administration, resolving escalated issues, identifying process improvements, and partnering with Payroll, Production, and HR leaders on workforce management practices.
• Provide advanced support and guidance to employees, supervisors, and HR partners regarding HR processes, policies, benefits administration, and HR systems navigation.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret workforce metrics including headcount, turnover, attendance, and staffing trends; provide actionable insights and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Lead audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen HR operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and data governance.
• Document and standardize HR operational procedures, identify process gaps, and drive solutions that improve service delivery, scalability, and employee experience.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed