Sr Analyst, Human Resources

Scotts Miracle-Gro • Marysville, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! As a Senior Analyst, HR Operations, you will serve as a lead contributor within our HR Shared Services ecosystem. This role is designed for a process-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of operational excellence and employee experience. We are looking for this to be a hybrid position with the ability to work 1 day at our HQ in Marysville, OH. You will manage complex HR programs, provide escalated support to our global associate population, and act as a critical resource for the internal HR community. Reporting directly to the Director, HR Operations, you will play a key role in driving data integrity, process automation, and the continuous improvement of our HR service delivery model.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR or HR Shared Services experience with a focus on compliance-driven programs.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle).
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and drive performance outcomes.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; able to influence and collaborate across levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to balance daily execution with long-term program strategy.

Responsibilities

• HR Program Ownership Lead the end-to-end administration of specific HR programs (e.g., Backgrounds Investigations & Pre-Employment Screening Program, Visa Sponsorship Program, Unemployment Claims Management, etc).
• Monitor program health through audits and metrics, ensuring all activities align with company policy and legal requirements.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to transition new programs or policy changes into the Shared Services operational workflow.
• Centralized Associate & HR Support Act as a Tier 2 escalation point for complex associate inquiries that require deep policy knowledge or system expertise.
• Provide dedicated operational support to the internal HR Business Partner (HRBP) community, streamlining their administrative tasks so they can focus on strategy.
• Operational Excellence & Data Governance Conduct regular audits of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure 100% data integrity.
• Identify bottlenecks in current HR workflows and design scalable, automated solutions to improve the associate experience.
• Maintain and update the HR Knowledge Base and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Reporting & Analytics Generate HR operational dashboards to track SLA performance and case volume trends as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting for the Director, HR Operations to support strategic decision-making.

Benefits

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees