HR Operations & HRIS Specialist

Stride, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual role

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to support HR initiatives through project coordination and HRIS partnership.

The role sits at the intersection of HR Operations and HRIS, driving recurring programs, Workday enhancements, reporting, and process improvements across the HR organization. You will manage project plans, collaborate across HR teams and systems, gather requirements, test coordination, and document business processes.

Qualifications

• Five or more years supporting HR operations or HR systems in a professional setting.
• Experience with Workday or similar HR platforms and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to gather requirements, coordinate testing, and document processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of HR projects, including annual cycles and system work.
• Manage Workday enhancements via sprint planning and backlog management.
• Partner with HRIS to gather requirements, facilitate testing, and document processes in Visio.
• Handle HR Operations and Workday requests via Fresh service with priority alignment.
• Document current and future states for key HR processes in Visio.
• Drive change management: communications, training, and readiness.
• Identify improvements to HR workflows and Workday utilization across Operations.
• Develop reporting and dashboards in Smartsheet to track progress and metrics; support EIB data loads and audits.

Skills

Project Management

HR Systems

Change Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMI Certification (CAPM/PMP)

Workday Pro Certification

Prosci Change Management Certification

Tools

Visio

Smartsheet

Workday

Fresh service

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The HR Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting HR initiatives through a combination of project coordination and HRIS partnership. Sitting at the intersection of HR Operations and HRIS, this role helps drive execution of recurring HR programs, system-related work, Workday enhancements, reporting and dashboard development, and process improvement initiatives across the HR organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building and managing project plans, coordinating cross-functional work, understanding how HR processes and systems connect, and partnering closely with HRIS on activities such as requirements gathering, testing coordination, business process documentation, and Workday-related support. Success in this role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to connect day-to-day work to broader operational goals, system impacts, and business priorities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Lead planning and execution of HR projects, including recurring annual cycles and system-related work, by managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and cross-functional alignment across HR teams and systems
• Manage the Workday enhancement process through sprint planning and backlog management, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities, requirements, scope, and delivery timelines
• Partner closely with HRIS to support system-related initiatives, including gathering and validating requirements, facilitating testing activities, and documenting current and future state business processes and workflows in Visio
• Evaluate, prioritize, and facilitate resolution of HR Operations and Workday-related requests through Fresh service, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, system impacts, and business needs
• Lead documentation of current and future states for key HR business processes in Visio
• Drive change management activities, including stakeholder communications, training, and readiness
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve HR processes, operational workflows, and Workday utilization, supporting implementation of those changes across HR Operations and Workday
• Develop and deliver reporting, dashboards, and operational insights through Smartsheet and related tools to provide visibility into project progress, risks, outcomes, and key operational metrics for stakeholders and leadership teams Workday operations support including EIB data loads, provide support for internal and external audit requests (system walk through, provide evidence, support Kainos). Supervisory

Responsibilities

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) + years of experience supporting HR operations, HR systems, or delivery‑focused program or project work within an HR environment
• Hands‑on experience supporting Workday or similar HR platforms
• Strong understanding of how HR functional areas and systems intersect (e.g., Compensation, Payroll, Talent, Compliance, HRIS)
• Demonstrated experience in project management and change management within an HR environment
• Comfort interacting with and supporting senior stakeholders, including preparing materials and communicating updates
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills
• Interest in HR systems, process improvement, and operational design
• Proficient in Office 365 and strong functional experience in Workday
• Ability to clear required background check Certificates and Licenses: None required. DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Workday Pro certification or equivalent Workday functional training
• Prosci Change Management Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. Compensation &

Benefits

Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal

Skills

Background Investigation, Backlog Prioritization, Business Process Management, Business Processes, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Change Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, External Audit, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Internal Audit, Leadership, Metrics, Microsoft Visio, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Sprint Planning, Test Requirements, Time Management, Willing to Travel Stride, Inc.