HR Data Specialist

Posted 11 December 2024
Salary US$32 - US$35 per hour + Health, Dental, Vision
LocationNorth Chicago
Job type Temporary
DisciplineLife Science Recruitment
ReferenceTR/075537_1733945834
Contact NameDanielle StGeorge

Job description

HR Data Specialist
6-month initial contract

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

$32-$35/HR based on benefits



The HR Data Specialist supports Workday and/or SAP processes, including employee record management, updating the databases, reporting, quality measurements, and monitoring upstream/downstream integrations. In this role you will work with internal and external stakeholders in alignment with the global operating model and ensuring compliance and internal controls.

HR Data Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Manage and support key HR processes in Workday/SAP system (employee lifecycle processes, HR reporting, process accuracy, data quality, documentation management)
  • Handle HR documentation
  • Administer data quality reports and act on errors' correction
  • Actively looking for continuous improvement ideas and running some of the initiatives towards process improvements and automation
  • Keep process documentation up-to-date
  • Take accountability for compliance with defined HR processes and relevant company policies
  • Cooperate closely with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. Business HR, Benefits, Total Rewards, Finance and other) to constantly improve the service quality and efficiency
  • Deliver system and process training to new joiners
  • Respond to internal stakeholders (BHR /Talent Acquisition/Total Rewards) regarding questions or issues they have raised around Workday processing data and/or HR reporting
  • Cooperate actively and closely with colleagues from other HRConnect Teams for outstanding service delivery

HR Data Specialist Qualifications:

  • Solid knowledge and expertise of HR systems - Workday and/or SAP is a must
  • 3 years of experience in HR environment
  • Bachelor degree required. Strong preference with a concentration in HR area
  • Technical expertise on HR processes and understanding process dependencies
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, in English, and other languages as required
  • Customer orientation and ability to adapt to the changing environment quickly
  • Ability to prioritize multiple requests
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Experience in project management considered as an asset


Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.