HR Operations Tier 2 Specialist (Workday)

ViaSat Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

ViaSat Inc. is seeking a temporary Tier 2 HR professional to support employee lifecycle activities across the region. You will manage sensitive cases, execute Workday tasks, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring compliance and timely resolution.

You will host onboarding support, prepare letters, and assist in offboarding activities, collaborating with the regional HR team to align with company policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of HR operations or employee lifecycle support experience.
• Strong problem-solving ability in sensitive employee situations.
• Excellent communication to explain policy-heavy topics clearly.
• Strong attention to Workday transactions and documentation.
• Proficiency with Workday or similar HRIS, Microsoft Office, and HR tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tier 2 HR cases including ADA accommodation requests and end-to-end offboarding support.
• Approve and execute escalated Workday lifecycle tasks, including status changes, onboarding/offboarding actions, regional requirements, and case escalations.
• Own escalated cases requiring regional understanding and judgment, escalating to SMEs only when needed.
• Provide guidance and administrative support for low-complexity employee relations and performance management cases.

Skills

HR operations

Problem solving

Communication

Workday

Discretion

Prioritization

MS Office

HR tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

ViaSat Inc. is seeking a temporary Tier 2 HR professional to support employee lifecycle activities across the region. You will manage sensitive cases, execute Workday tasks, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring compliance and timely resolution.

You will host onboarding support, prepare letters, and assist in offboarding activities, collaborating with the regional HR team to align with company policies and standards.