Sr Analyst, HR

Aspire Bakeries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries seeks a Senior HR Analyst to lead and optimize HR transactional processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance across the employee lifecycle at our Los Angeles headquarters. This onsite role collaborates with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and Payroll to deliver insights and scalable operations.

You will manage HR systems, governance, and reporting, driving improvements that support business decisions and enhance the employee experience across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years in HR operations, HRIS, or HR analytics.
• 1+ year of experience leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience with data reporting, analytics, and dashboards.
• Compliance and audit support, preferably federal contractor experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end employee lifecycle operations from hire to separation.
• Manage HR systems and data governance for accuracy and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with OFCCP and EEO standards.
• Deliver HR reporting and analytics to support business decisions.
• Drive process optimization to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and leaders.
• Provide leadership and coaching to HR Specialists.

Skills

HR operations

HRIS

HR analytics

Data reporting

OFCCP compliance

Audit support

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Workflow automation

Job description

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Senior HR Analyst to join our team at our Los Angeles HQ. As a Senior HR Analyst, you will be accountable for leading and optimizing HR transactional processes, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining compliance across the full employee lifecycle while delivering actionable insights that support business decisions. This role is critical in enabling efficient, accurate, and scalable HR operations while enhancing the employee experience across the enterprise. This role requires you to be onsite in Los Angeles four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.

Compensation

Salary Range: $72,000-$88,000

Core Accountabilities (What You'll be Doing)

• Lead end-to-end employee lifecycle operations, ensuring accurate execution from hire to separation
• Manage HR systems and data governance to maintain accuracy, integrity, and audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with federal contractor requirements, including OFCCP and EEO standards
• Deliver HR reporting and analytics that translate data into actionable business insights
• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability
• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and business leaders to support seamless operations
• Provide team leadership, coaching, and oversight to HR Specialists to ensure high-quality service delivery

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table) (Required to be considered)

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in HR operations, HRIS, or HR analytics
• 1+ year of experience managing or leading a team
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and HR systems
• Experience with data reporting, analytics, and dashboard development
• Demonstrated experience with compliance and audit support (federal contractor experience strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Experience in a federal contractor environment (OFCCP, EEO compliance)
• Experience leading process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives
• Advanced HRIS and workflow automation experience
• Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.