HR Operations Analyst

Dayco; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayco is seeking an HR Operations Analyst for an onsite role at the Memphis Distribution Center. You will partner with regional HR and center leadership to focus on workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and leadership capability, while also handling onboarding, HR systems, data management, and reporting.

The role requires partnering with leadership, managing headcount and turnover, and supporting daily HR operations in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field.
• 3-6 years of HR Operations experience.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with Excel and HR systems experience.
• Onsite work at the Memphis Distribution Center and US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Forecast workforce requirements in partnership with distribution center leadership.
• Develop and monitor short- and long-term workforce strategies using data.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and leadership capability development.
• Oversee headcount, vacancies, and turnover to identify gaps and risks.
• Manage staffing agency relationships including forecasts and fill rates.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire activities.
• Maintain accurate HR data and generate recurring/ad hoc HR reports.
• Provide day-to-day onsite HR support to employees.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel & dashboards

HR systems experience

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management or related field

Job description

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacturing, and distribution of essential engine drive systems. With a 120-year legacy, we deliver high-performance aftermarket solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. We create value through delivering efficient products and services coupled with reliable, innovative solutions. Partnering with major automotive, industrial, and aftermarket customers, our teams focus on continuous improvement, sustainability, and customer-driven innovation.

About The Role

The HR Operations Analyst is an onsite role at the Memphis Distribution Center, partnering closely with the regional HR team and local distribution center leadership team. The role reports to the HR Director, Global Corporate and North America Aftermarket. The primary focus is Operations Workforce Planning, Employee engagement and retention, and enabling leadership capability. The role also supports daily HR operations, including onboarding, employee engagement, HR systems, data management, and reporting.

What You Will Do

• Partner with distribution center leadership to forecast workforce requirements, using data to develop and maintain short- and long-term workforce and staffing strategies.
• Partner with leaders on employee engagement action planning, execution, and follow-up, using workforce data and trends to support strategy.
• Provide regular HR partnership for Distribution Center operations leaders, with a focus on enabling people leadership capability.
• Oversee headcount levels, vacancies, hiring activity, turnover, and retention to identify workforce gaps and risks.
• Manage staffing agency relationships, including hiring forecasts, candidate flow, fill rates, new hire classes, and retention.
• Support and coordinate employee onboarding and new hire activities.
• Maintain accurate employee and workforce data within HR systems and prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports and identify trends requiring action.
• Provide day-to-day onsite HR support to employees.
• Regularly identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field preferred.
• 3-6 years of experience in HR Operations, workforce planning, labor relations or a related HR function.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with demonstrated Excel, dashboarding and HR systems experience.
• Experience in a distribution, manufacturing, warehouse, or other high-volume environment, fast-paced environment, preferred.
• Experience managing staffing agency relationships preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, leaders, HR partners, and staffing vendors.
• Ability to work onsite at the Memphis Distribution Center.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without current or future sponsorship

Join the Dayco Team

At Dayco, we are more than a global leader in automotive solutions. We are a team of people driven by innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Joining Dayco means becoming part of an organization that values its people, encourages new ideas, and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

We believe our success comes from our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals are encouraged to bring their skills, ideas, and unique perspectives to help shape our future, and Move Forward, Always!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dayco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, employment decisions are made on merit, skills, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered fairly, regardless of race, age, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, cultural background, disability, or any other protected attribute.