Human Resources Operations Specialist

Lucas James Talent Partners is partnering with a client in Chicago to find and experienced HR Operations Specialist . This mission-driven organization supports hundreds of thousands of members nationwide and is expanding its HR Operations function to improve processes, systems, and the employee experience.

The hiring manager is moving quickly—candidates are encouraged to apply and speak with a Talent Acquisition Consultant as early as this week .

About the Role

The HR Ops Specialist supports day-to-day HR operations, maintains (Workday) HRIS data accuracy, manages employee lifecycle transactions, supports compliance, and partners with Payroll, Total Rewards, Finance, and IT to keep HR processes running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented HR professional looking to deepen their HRIS and process improvement experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (Workday) and process employee lifecycle updates
• Respond to employee inquiries and support HR, Payroll, and Total Rewards coordination
• Maintain personnel files and assist with compliance audits
• Generate HR reports and support data needs across the business
• Identify process improvements and support HR project work and system enhancements

The company is currently implementing Workday as their HRIS - Strong experience in Workday is required , implementation of Workday is strongly preferred.

Exceptional Benefits

This organization offers one of the strongest and most generous benefits packages in the nonprofit sector, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision & RX insurance for you AND your family
• 100% employer-funded pension plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Health & Dependent Care FSAs
• Flexible start times + hybrid schedule
• Paid vacation & PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Lunch stipend for on-site café

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR operations or HR admin experience
• Experience with Workday HRIS
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and confidentiality practices
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation

$65,000–$85,000 , depending on experience

Apply Today

If you’re an HR operations professional who values meaningful work, system improvement, and top-tier benefits , we’d love to connect.

Apply now to speak with a Talent Acquisition Consultant—interviews may begin this week!