HR Operations Associate — Entry-Level, Data & Payroll

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking an HR Support 1 to handle a broad range of administrative and transactional HR processes. As the first point of contact for HR policy questions, you will escalate complex matters and help maintain HR information systems with documentation and paperwork.

The role focuses on performing high-volume HR transactions, supporting compensation and benefits inquiries, and assisting in talent acquisition and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail with ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience with HRIS or payroll systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume HR transactions in the HCM system following SOPs.
• Answer routine HR policy questions and escalate complex cases.
• Support compensation, benefits, and payroll-related inquiries.
• Maintain and organize personnel files and HR records.
• Assist in talent acquisition tasks and onboarding/offboarding activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Stanford University is seeking an HR Support 1 to handle a broad range of administrative and transactional HR processes. As the first point of contact for HR policy questions, you will escalate complex matters and help maintain HR information systems with documentation and paperwork.

The role focuses on performing high-volume HR transactions, supporting compensation and benefits inquiries, and assisting in talent acquisition and onboarding.