HR Operations Analyst

Dayco; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayco, a global leader in engine drive systems, seeks an onsite HR Operations Analyst at the Memphis Distribution Center. You will partner with local leadership to forecast staffing, drive employee engagement, and manage HR operations, data and reporting.

The role emphasizes workforce planning, onboarding, HR systems, and data-driven decision making. Requires 3–6 years in HR Operations and a Bachelor's in HR or related field; must be able to work onsite in Memphis and be authorized to work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR 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 preferred.
• Experience managing staffing agency relationships preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Forecast workforce requirements with DC leadership using data to develop and maintain short- and long-term workforce strategies.
• Partner with leaders on employee engagement action planning, execution, and follow-up using workforce data.
• Provide regular HR partnership for Distribution Center operations leaders, focusing on enabling people leadership capability.
• Oversee headcount levels, vacancies, hiring activity, turnover, and retention to identify gaps and risks.
• Manage staffing agency relationships, including 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/ad hoc HR reports.
• Provide day-to-day onsite HR support to employees.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the employee experience.

Skills

Workforce planning

Employee engagement

Data management

Reporting

Excel

Dashboarding

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Excel

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!

Dayco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering aninclusive 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.