People Operations & Onboarding Specialist

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations and deliver an exceptional employee experience throughout the lifecycle. You will serve as a resource for candidates, employees, hiring managers, vendors, and colleagues with professional, energetic support.

The role includes managing HR inquiries, onboarding coordination, pre-employment activities, and maintaining accurate HR records in Workday.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication with ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS and HR processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR shared services inbox and phone line, responding promptly and professionally.
• Provide exceptional HR customer service across the employee lifecycle.
• Serve as primary HR contact for HRBPs, supervisors, and team members on policies and questions.
• Collaborate with recruiters and leaders to ensure seamless hiring and onboarding.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities including background checks, drug screens, and I-9 documentation.
• Review pre-employment screenings per policy and laws.
• Maintain new hire records in Workday and ensure data accuracy and timely approvals.
• Process various lifecycle transactions in Workday (hires, promotions, transfers, leaves, terminations).
• Coordinate leave of absence requests with managers and leave administrator.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Discretion

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

MS Excel

Job description

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations and deliver an exceptional employee experience throughout the lifecycle. You will serve as a resource for candidates, employees, hiring managers, vendors, and colleagues with professional, energetic support.

The role includes managing HR inquiries, onboarding coordination, pre-employment activities, and maintaining accurate HR records in Workday.