Contract HR Process & SOP Documentation Lead

Scripps Research Translational Institute; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scripps Research Translational Institute is seeking an HR Process Documentation Specialist for a temporary/full-time contract. The role focuses on reviewing HR workflows, documenting current-state processes, and building a standardized SOP and training library.

Collaboration spans Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, and HRIS & People Analytics. Responsibilities include interviewing HR teams, auditing existing materials, drafting new SOPs, and creating training aids.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in HR operations, process improvement, technical writing, or instructional design.
• Experience authoring and revising SOPs, workflows, and training documentation.
• Working knowledge of core HR areas including talent acquisition, total rewards, HRIS, and HR business partnering.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio or equivalent tools.
• Strong interviewing, listening, and synthesis skills; translate SME input into clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured interviews and job-shadowing sessions to document workflows and system touchpoints.
• Inventory and evaluate existing SOPs, training materials, and reference documentation for accuracy and currency.
• Revise or consolidate documentation and migrate legacy content into a standardized library.
• Map current-state processes using flowcharts, swim lanes, or narrative documentation.
• Draft and finalize new SOPs with a consistent template including purpose, scope, roles, steps, and revision history.
• Develop accompanying training materials such as quick-reference guides, checklists, and slide decks.

Skills

HR operations

Process documentation

Technical writing

Interviews & discovery

MS Office & Visio

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Job description

The Scripps Research Translational Institute is seeking an HR Process Documentation Specialist for a temporary/full-time contract. The role focuses on reviewing HR workflows, documenting current-state processes, and building a standardized SOP and training library.

Collaboration spans Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, and HRIS & People Analytics. Responsibilities include interviewing HR teams, auditing existing materials, drafting new SOPs, and creating training aids.