HR Data Management Coordinator – HR Operations

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an HR data and payroll support specialist to manage records, answer policy questions, and process high-volume HCM transactions using Workday. You will ensure data integrity and assist departments with salary and merit planning.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in a large HR/payroll setting; preferred knowledge of HCM systems and payroll policies. On-site work with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred college coursework in accounting, business, HR or CS.
• 2+ years of experience in a large HR/Payroll service center environment.
• Proficient with Workday and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support in HR data and records management.
• Serve as a primary information source for appointment and payroll policies and procedures.
• Process and troubleshoot high-volume HCM transactions using Workday.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem resolution

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College courses in accounting / business / HR / CS

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Provide specialized support in HR data and records management
• Serve as a primary source of information for schools and departments regarding appointment and payroll policies and procedures
• Use Workday to process, troubleshoot, evaluate, and support decisions aligned with University policies and data governance standards
• Complete high-volume HCM transactions and data entry, including leave requests, pay and vacation corrections, sign-on bonuses, and other transactions
• Apply academic appointment data, including tenure status, rank, academic track, and named professorships
• Validate supporting documentation and maintain HR data integrity
• Monitor minimum wage, living wage, and exempt employee salary reports and resolve issues with departments
• Enter and audit monthly and biweekly payroll documents
• Respond to departmental transaction questions and facilitate problem resolution across HR/Payroll
• Assist departments with staff salary and merit planning; conduct simple analysis and resolve issues
• Liaise with payroll and other University areas on policy and procedural questions
• Adhere to SLAs and communicate issues to the Team Lead
• Participate in ongoing training, team backup support, business process testing, and initiatives

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
• 2 years of experience in a large, complex Human Resources/Payroll Service Center environment
• Computer navigation skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to move to on- and off-campus locations
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including criminal background check and applicable additional checks
• Preferred: two or more years of college courses in accounting, business, human resources, and/or computer science
• Preferred: experience in Human Capital Management (HCM), payroll, and leaves of absence
• Preferred: Absence Management, Analytical Thinking, Human Capital Management Systems, HR, Labor and Employment Law, Payroll, Workday Software, and related skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HR data management and payroll processing, utilizing Workday for high-volume transactions and ensuring data integrity. Proficient in analytical thinking and compliance with labor and employment laws within a Human Resources environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Human Capital Management (HCM)
• Payroll Processing
• Workday Software
• Analytical Thinking
• Labor and Employment Law

Hard Skills

• Data Entry
• Payroll Document Auditing
• High-Volume HCM Transactions
• Leave Management
• Data Validation

Soft Skills

• Problem Resolution
• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• HR Data Management
• Payroll Policies
• Data Governance Standards
• Salary Planning
• Employee Documentation

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Workday