HR Operations Specialist

Strongpoint Partners

HR Operations Specialist managing onboarding and employee lifecycle at Strongpoint Partners. Responsible for HR information systems and seamless data flow between HR, Payroll, and department leaders.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, manage, and continuously improve the end-to-end onboarding experience for all new hires, including pre-boarding communications, orientation, and appropriate check-ins.
Configure and maintain onboarding workflows in Dayforce, ensuring all tasks, documents, and system access are triggered accurately and on time.
Coordinate with IT, Payroll, Benefits, and department managers to ensure seamless readiness for each new hire start date.
Track completion of onboarding milestones and identify gaps or areas for improvement.
Process and audit all employee change transactions in Dayforce, including promotions, lateral transfers, department changes, compensation adjustments, title changes, and reporting-line updates.
Serve as the primary Dayforce system administrator for the HR team, including configuration, troubleshooting, user access management, and ongoing optimization.
Lead the implementation of new Dayforce modules and system enhancements, partnering with vendors, IT, and stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and adoption.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, (or equivalent work experience).
2+ years of experience in client services, administration, or HR-related role.
Hands-on experience with Dayforce (Ceridian) or a comparable HCM platform, (or ability to learn).
Ability to stay organized when managing multiple shifting priorities.
Demonstrated ability to maintain data accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validation).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace – Hybrid and remote options available for many roles.
Flexible PTO – Competitive paid time off, including flexible & unlimited options.
Inclusive Environment – A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and respect.
Growth Opportunities – Support for ongoing learning and career development.
Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Workplace Perks – Incentive bonus programs, flexible hours, & more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

onboarding experience designworkflow configurationemployee change transaction processingdata accuracy maintenanceMicrosoft Excelpivot tablesVLOOKUPdata validationsystem optimizationHCM platform experience

Soft Skills

organizational skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesconfidentiality maintenanceclient services experienceadministration skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Information Systems