HR Operations Lead, Medical School

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks an experienced HR Support 2 to lead key HR processes and services. The role provides operational support across recruitment, onboarding, HR transactions, and policy interpretation with minimal supervision.

You will work with faculty, staff, and managers to ensure timely, compliant service delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities while delivering excellent HR operations and support in a

Qualifications

• Associate Degree and 2 years of HR experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite; experience with HCM/ATS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process basic and complex compensation and benefits transactions per university policies.
• Answer routine disability/leave and workers’ compensation questions; coordinate with specialists.
• Support HRIS/People Analytics data entry, records retention, and reporting.
• Assist with performance appraisal communications and inquiries.
• Support Talent Acquisition activities: postings, screening, scheduling, onboarding.
• Handle high-volume HR transactions and maintain documentation.
• Lead and supervise staff as needed, ensuring policy alignment and timely delivery.
• Uphold confidentiality and comply with applicable laws.
• Promote an inclusive workplace and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HCM/ATS experience

Confidentiality & judgment

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks an experienced HR Support 2 to lead key HR processes and services. The role provides operational support across recruitment, onboarding, HR transactions, and policy interpretation with minimal supervision.

You will work with faculty, staff, and managers to ensure timely, compliant service delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities while delivering excellent HR operations and support in a