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HR Operations Specialist

Sandy, UTOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 day agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

HR Operations
HR Administration
HR Compliance
HRIS
Payroll Operations
Audit
U.S. employment laws
HR compliance requirements
employee data privacy
ADP

Nice to have

internal audits
external audits
compliance testing
controls documentation
evidence collection
RFIs

Role summary

The HR Operations Specialist, Americas, is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, scalable, and efficient HR operations across the region. This role supports employee lifecycle processes, maintains HR data integrity, conducts compliance and operational audits, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. The specialist will leverage HR technology, automation, analytics, and AI solutions to enhance operational excellence, reduce manual work, and improve data quality. Key responsibilities include managing employee records, auditing HR data, supporting legal compliance, partnering with various departments, and assisting with internal audits and SOC 2 initiatives. The role also involves policy development, HR system support, reporting, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what's the role all about?

As an HR Operations Specialist, Americas, you will play a key role in ensuring HR operations across the region are accurate, compliant, scalable, and efficient. You will support employee lifecycle processes, maintain HR data integrity, conduct compliance and operational audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve HR programs and processes.

In this role, you'll leverage HR technology, automation, analytics, and approved AI solutions to reduce manual work, improve data quality, and support operational excellence across the Americas.

How will you make an impact?

Maintain accurate employee records and support timely employee lifecycle transactions across HR systems.

Conduct recurring HR data and process audits, reconcile information across systems, document findings, and drive resolution of identified issues.

Support compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

Partner with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, Legal, HR Shared Services, Information Security, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve operational and compliance-related matters.

Support internal audits, due diligence activities, RFIs, and SOC 2 initiatives by coordinating documentation, responding to requests, tracking deliverables, and supporting remediation efforts.

Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies, procedures, controls, process documentation, and knowledge resources.

Support HR systems including ADP, Oracle, and related technologies, ensuring data accuracy and process effectiveness.

Create reports, dashboards, and metrics that identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.

Utilize approved AI, automation, and analytics tools to streamline repetitive work while maintaining proper governance, privacy, and security controls.

Provide second-level support for HR policy and process inquiries.

Coordinate training initiatives with HR Business Partners and support regional and global HR projects, including process standardization and data migration efforts.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, efficiency, and employee experience.

Have you got what it takes?

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.

1-3 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, HR Compliance, HRIS, Payroll Operations, Audit, or a related HR function.

Foundational knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and employee data privacy practices.

Experience working with HR systems such as ADP, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms.

Strong analytical, auditing, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to identify discrepancies, analyze data, and clearly document findings and recommendations.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Exposure to Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, or similar reporting and automation tools is preferred.

Comfortable leveraging approved AI and automation technologies responsibly to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.

Proven ability to collaborate across functions while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

You will have an advantage if you also have:

Experience supporting internal audits, external audits, compliance testing, controls documentation, evidence collection, RFIs, or SOC 2 activities.

Experience with ADP, Oracle, Workday, ServiceNow, DocuSign, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, or similar enterprise platforms.

Knowledge of multi-state U.S. employment compliance, I-9 administration, employee records management, onboarding, offboarding, or HR shared services operations.

Familiarity with Canadian and/or Latin American employment practices.

Experience developing reports, dashboards, automated workflows, AI prompts, or knowledge management resources.

SHRM-CP, PHR, or coursework in HR compliance, audit, or employment law.

Spanish and/or Portuguese language proficiency.

What's in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market-leading, global company where innovation, collaboration, and career growth are part of everyday life. You'll have the opportunity to work with talented professionals, leverage cutting-edge technology, and contribute to programs that support employees across the Americas while helping shape the future of HR operations at NiCE.

About NiCE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

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