Hybrid HR Operations Specialist - Entry Level

Waukesha Gas Engines; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group in Waukesha, Wisconsin is seeking an early-career HR Operations Specialist to join its growing HR team. You will support employee lifecycle processes, maintain HR data integrity, and provide outstanding service to employees and managers across the organization.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to HR operations, payroll support, benefits administration, HRIS data management, and compliance fundamentals in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in HR operations, administration or shared services.
• Working knowledge of HR systems and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process employee lifecycle transactions (hires, onboarding, transfers, promotions, leaves, terminations).
• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity in HR systems.
• Prepare, review, and process HR documentation in line with policies.
• Support onboarding and employee administration to ensure a positive experience.
• Respond to routine HR inquiries and escalate complex matters.
• Generate recurring HR reports and perform data audits.
• Assist with HR projects, system implementations and process improvements.
• Support payroll, benefits, and other HR operations activities.

Skills

HR operations

HR administration

HRIS knowledge

Workday

Payroll support

Benefits administration

Data management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

INNIO Group in Waukesha, Wisconsin is seeking an early-career HR Operations Specialist to join its growing HR team. You will support employee lifecycle processes, maintain HR data integrity, and provide outstanding service to employees and managers across the organization.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to HR operations, payroll support, benefits administration, HRIS data management, and compliance fundamentals in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.