Interim HR Operations Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Austin, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • $40–$50 Per Hour

Highlights

This is a hands-on role for an HR professional who enjoys the operational side of HR and is comfortable managing employee transactions, HR data, onboarding, employee questions, benefits-related activities, and other day-to-day HR processes. The ideal candidate will be able to step into an evolving environment, quickly learn existing processes, and help keep HR operations running smoothly while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAustin, TX
Salary$40–$50 Per Hour

Description

We are partnering with an organization that is building out its HR Operations function and is seeking an Interim HR Operations Specialist to provide immediate support during a period of transition.

This is a hands-on role for an HR professional who enjoys the operational side of HR and is comfortable managing employee transactions, HR data, onboarding, employee questions, benefits-related activities, and other day-to-day HR processes. The ideal candidate will be able to step into an evolving environment, quickly learn existing processes, and help keep HR operations running smoothly while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and support day-to-day HR transactions and employee changes

  • Maintain accurate employee information within the HRIS

  • Support onboarding and other employee lifecycle activities

  • Assist with benefits-related administration and employee questions

  • Respond to routine HR inquiries and help employees navigate available resources and self-service tools

  • Review HR data and transactions for accuracy and identify discrepancies or unusual issues

  • Support HR processes across multiple employee populations and/or locations

  • Document processes and identify opportunities to streamline or improve existing workflows

  • Partner with the broader HR team to ensure timely and consistent employee support

Ideal Background

  • Previous experience in HR Operations, HR Generalist, HR Shared Services, People Operations, or a similar hands-on HR role

  • Experience processing HR transactions and working with employee data

  • Working knowledge of core HR practices and the employee lifecycle

  • Experience supporting onboarding, benefits, and employee inquiries

  • Experience working within an HRIS; Oracle experience is a plus

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or errors

  • Comfortable working in an environment where processes may still be evolving

  • Ability to balance execution with critical thinking and problem solving

  • Experience supporting both manufacturing/hourly and professional employee populations is a plus

Assignment Details

  • Interim/contract opportunity up to 6 - months

  • Potential to support multiple locations during the transition

  • Immediate availability is highly desirable

Pay Details: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour

Search managed by: Emily Lepley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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