Human Resources Strategic Solutions Administrator

Job Title:

HR Strategic Solutions Administrator

Company:
Kelly Services (Contract Assignment)

Duration: 1 Year+ Contract

Location:

Onsite initially (hybrid after ramp-up)

Industry: Higher Education

Pay Rate: $36–$45 per hour

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Kelly Services is seeking an experienced HR Strategic Solutions Administrator for a 1-year+ contract opportunity supporting a Higher Education institution. This role is ideal for an HR professional with strong systems expertise, strategic mindset, and experience driving operational excellence across HR functions.

• Support upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting for People Admin and Vector Solutions platforms
• Lead and support Workday-related data clean-up initiatives (key focus area)
• Maintain HR systems outside of the ERP (ATS, performance management, background check platforms)
• Support implementation of the HR strategic plan, including talent development, retention, and workforce planning
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations to ensure uninterrupted delivery of core services
• Support employee and labor relations matters
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and team meetings to promote engagement and accountability
• Launch and sustain leadership development programs, career pathways, performance management, and succession planning initiatives
• Collaborate regularly with Academic Affairs, Finance & Budget, Legal, IT, and Union leadership
• Track and analyze HR KPIs and metrics to drive continuous improvement

• Strong people management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Data-informed decision-making using HR metrics and KPIs
• Change management and process improvement expertise
• Comprehensive knowledge across HR domains including HRIS, compensation, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Experience supporting and maintaining HR technology platforms

• Higher Education experience
• Direct employee relations experience
• Experience supporting union environments

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute strategically while strengthening HR infrastructure and systems in a dynamic academic environment.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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