HR Operations Analyst

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Overview

The HR Operations Analyst provides essential operational and analytical support to the HR Operations team and the broader Human Resources organization, helping ensure efficient, high-quality day-to-day HR service delivery. This role manages incoming HR service requests, facilities and workplace resources, and is the operations contact for onboarding readiness by ensuring building access, workspace setup, and equipment needs are addressed in a timely manner.

Working closely with IT leadership, the Analyst helps manage computer inventory and monitors DSP service levels for Human Resources. The role also partners with Facilities and HR leadership on space planning and space management for 221 Whitney and its tenants, maintaining accurate tracking and supporting ongoing workplace changes.

As a member of the Tier 2 HR Operations team, this position supports a range of compliance-related workflows across the university, including the management of staff remote work requests (including stipend payments), oversight and processing of retiree casual requests, supporting fixed-term position management, assisting with L33 activities related to union dues and appointment updates, and performing ongoing Workday maintenance and data clean-up. Responsibilities will expand as Tier 2 processes evolve, requiring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while partnering effectively across HR, IT, and Facilities.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong customer service focus and analytical skills. Working understanding of core HR processes. High accuracy in transactions, documentation, and reporting.

2. Proficiency with working with case management and HCM systems

3. Process improvement focus: Ability to map processes, spot bottlenecks, recommend controls, and support continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma familiarity is a plus).

4. Ability to partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and Finance; coordinate handoffs and resolve cross-functional issues.

5. Time management & prioritization: Ability to manage multiple deadlines, recurring cycles, and urgent requests; maintain reliability during peak periods. Ability to support HR initiatives (system rollouts, audits, acquisitions, process changes) with task tracking, testing/UAT support, and status reporting.

 

Principal Responsibilities

1. Takes a lead role in the planning of HR projects, programs, and/or initiatives. 2. Defines HR project, program, and/or initiative goals, develops progress reports, and communicates results. 3. Develops metrics and conducts a comprehensive analysis of HR project, program, and/or initiative data. 4. Conducts research and contributes to the design and development of HR project, program, and/or initiative. 5. Responsible for implementation and supporting resources of HR project, program and/or initiative. 6. Evaluates content of the project, program, and/or initiative and related policies, practices and procedures to determine and recommend necessary improvements. 7. Develops training curriculum for HR projects, programs, and/or initiatives and delivers training programs and workshops for members of the Yale community. 8. Develops written communications and systems to support and track project, program, and/or initiative activity. 9. Provides day-to-day guidance regarding, best practices, technical issues and compliance regulation. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

07/08/2026

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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