Sr Analyst, HR Shared Services

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Marysville (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401K match

Adoption assistance

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Marysville, OH is seeking a Senior Analyst, HR Shared Services to join our team. Hybrid role combining home office work with our world headquarters, reporting to the Director, HR Operations.

You will lead complex HR programs, ensure data integrity, and drive process automation within the HR Shared Services ecosystem. You will partner with COEs and HRBP community, provide Tier 2 support, and deliver actionable analytics and scalable improvements to the associate

Qualifications

• 4–7 years HR/Shared Services experience
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (SAP/Workday/Oracle)
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and procedures
• Vendor management experience and data-driven decision making
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• HR Program Ownership
• Lead end-to-end administration of specific HR programs (e.g., Backgrounds Investigations & Pre-Employment Screening, Visa Sponsorship)
• Monitor program health through audits and metrics ensuring policy/legal compliance
• Partner with Centers of Excellence to transition programs into Shared Services workflow
• Centralized Associate & HR Support – Tier 2 escalation point for complex inquiries
• Support internal HRBP community by streamlining administrative tasks
• Conduct regular HRIS data integrity audits and identify bottlenecks
• Design scalable, automated HR workflow improvements
• Maintain HR Knowledge Base and SOPs for consistent service delivery
• Generate HR dashboards to track SLA and case volume
• Provide ad-hoc reporting to Director, HR Operations

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal & communication

Organizational skills

Influence & collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Workday

Oracle

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job.

We are looking for a Senior Analyst, HR Shared Services who will join our team.

This position will be a hybrid role, splitting your time between your home office and our Scotts Miracle-Gro world headquarters in Marysville, a suburb of Columbus, OH.

As a Senior Analyst, HR Shared Services, you will serve as a lead contributor within our HR Shared Services ecosystem. This role is designed for a process-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of operational excellence and associate experience.

You will manage complex HR programs, provide escalated support to our global associate population, and act as a critical resource for the internal HR community. Reporting directly to the Director, HR Operations, you will play a key role in driving data integrity, process automation, and the continuous improvement of our HR service delivery model.

What you'll do in this role:

• HR Program Ownership
• Lead the end-to-end administration of specific HR programs (e.g., Backgrounds Investigations & Pre-Employment Screening Program, Visa Sponsorship Program, Unemployment Claims Management, etc).
• Monitor program health through audits and metrics, ensuring all activities align with company policy and legal requirements.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to transition new programs or policy changes into the Shared Services operational workflow.
• Centralized Associate & HR Support
• Act as a Tier 2 escalation point for complex associate inquiries that require deep policy knowledge or system expertise.
• Provide dedicated operational support to the internal HR Business Partner (HRBP) community, streamlining their administrative tasks so they can focus on strategy.
• Operational Excellence & Data Governance
• Conduct regular audits of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure 100% data integrity.
• Identify bottlenecks in current HR workflows and design scalable, automated solutions to improve the associate experience.
• Maintain and update the HR Knowledge Base and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Reporting & Analytics
• Generate HR operational dashboards to track SLA performance and case volume trends as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting for the Director, HR Operations to support strategic decision-making.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources, Business Administration
• 4 - 7 Years of experience preferred
• 5+ years of progressive HR or HR Shared Services experience with a focus on compliance-driven programs.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle).
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and drive performance outcomes.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; able to influence and collaborate across levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to balance daily execution with long-term program strategy.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $80,200.00 - $94,400.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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