Senior HR Operations Analyst

ASRC Federal; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking an HR Transformation Operations Senior Analyst in Reston, VA, a hybrid role reporting to the HR Program Management and Operations Director to drive enterprise HR excellence, innovation, and AI-enabled solutions.

You’ll develop project plans, co-lead the HR roadmap, and collaborate across HR, Finance, and IT to implement solutions that improve the employee experience. This role requires Dayforce experience and strong stakeholder skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Dayforce HCM or similar platforms.
• Strong HR program knowledge: Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Performance, Workforce Planning, Employee Experience.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and documentation.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder partnership skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, dashboards, and deliverables.
• Co-Lead HR roadmap, dashboards and tracking tools to ensure visibility into progress, risks and dependencies.
• Partner across HR, Finance and IT to ensure business needs are understood and reflected in solutions.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging HR technologies, and AI advancements, implementing innovative solutions.
• Coordinate and execute HR initiatives from intake through delivery, ensuring alignment to priorities.
• Analyze current-state HR processes and identify opportunities to simplify and improve employee/manager experience.
• Support change management, communication strategies, and training programs related to new HR systems, tools, and processes.
• Document future-state processes leveraging workflow improvements and Dayforce capabilities.
• Gather and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for Dayforce enhancements and HR technology initiatives.
• Support testing, validation, and readiness activities for HR process or system changes.
• Manage confidential information with the highest discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Project management

HR systems experience

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Job description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

Are you ready to shape the future of a high‑performing, people‑driven organization? Join ASRC Federal as our next HR Transformation Operations Senior Analyst, based out of our corporate Reston, Virginia office as a hybrid located employee, reporting directly to the HR Program Management and Operations Director to drive enterprise‑wide HR excellence, innovation, and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the heart of a dynamic HR function that supports thousands of employees across critical federal missions.

ASRC Federal is built on a legacy of service, innovation, and operational excellence. Our HR team plays a pivotal role in enabling that mission—designing modern people systems, advancing workforce capabilities, and ensuring our leaders and employees have the tools they need to thrive. As a key member of the HR leadership team, you will help shape strategy, accelerate execution, and champion the next generation of HR technology and AI‑enabled solutions.

What You’ll Do within the HR Program Management and Operations Function

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, dashboards, and deliverables, ensuring proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Co-Lead and maintain HR roadmap, dashboards and tracking tools to ensure visibility into progress, risks and dependencies.
• Partner across HR, Finance and IT to ensure business needs are accurately understood and reflected in proposed solutions.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging HR technologies, and AI advancements, recommending and implementing innovative solutions that elevate employee experience.
• Coordinate and execute HR initiatives from intake through delivery, ensuring alignment to priorities, timelines and outcomes.
• Analyze current-state HR processes and identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and improve employee/manager experience.
• Support change management, communication strategies, and training programs related to new HR systems, tools, and processes.
• Document future-state processes leveraging workflow improvements and Dayforce capabilities (HCM, Core HR, Benefits/Compensation, Performance & Learning)
• Gather and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for Dayforce enhancements and HR technology initiatives.
• Support testing, validation, and readiness activities for HR process or system changes.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent years’ of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted.
• Hands‑on experience with Dayforce HCM or similar technology platforms (Core HR, Performance, Compensation, Learning and Benefits)
• Strong understanding of HR programs and processes (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Performance, Workforce Planning, Employee Experience).
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and process documentation.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder partnership sills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organization, follow‑through and problem‑solving abilities.
• High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR functions in government contracting, federal services, or similarly complex environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise HR platforms.
• Strong understanding of technical HR solutions, automation, and digital workflow optimization.

Why Join ASRC Federal?

Play a mission‑critical role in shaping the future of our HR function and employee experience working alongside a high‑caliber HR leadership team committed to innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. Influence enterprise‑wide strategy and drive meaningful, measurable impact. Enjoy a culture rooted in respect, continuous improvement, and shared success. Grow your career in an environment that values curiosity, agility, and forward‑thinking leadership.

If you’re energized by strategic partnership, operational excellence, and the opportunity to modernize HR through technology and innovation, we want you on our team.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.