HR Operations Specialist

Position Overview

The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for the precision and integrity of employee data within Dayforce. This role serves as the primary gatekeeper for the employee lifecycle, ensuring that every system entry—from hire to retire— is audited for accuracy, compliance with signed offer letters, and K-SOX internal controls.

• Onboarding & Offboarding:
  Managing new hire setups, documentation, and departure processes.
• HRIS Management:
  Maintaining employee records, data auditing, and generating reports within the Human Resources Information System.
• Payroll & Benefits Support:
  Monitor and correct "Job Step" rate resets to prevent employee underpayment and retroactive payroll calculations and assist with benefits enrollment.
• Compliance & Administration:
  Ensuring legal compliance, updating policies, and managing employment documentation.
• Workflow Optimization:
  Identifying bottlenecks, improving processes, and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• HR Support:
  Act as a centralized "Center of Excellence," relieving HR managers of technical data entry tasks.
• Employee Support:
  Addressing employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.

• 1–5 years of data entry experience or HR operations.
• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR or business preferred.
• Proficiency using HCM is required;
  Dayforce strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and an "audit-first" mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with employees and HR managers.
• Ability to analyze data and improve processes.

This is largely a sedentary role requiring the physical ability to:

• Sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
• Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone.
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds.

• Salary: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The salary range is $27.88-$28.47 ($58,000-$60,000, depends on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience).
• Competitive compensation package.
• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and MORE!
• Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb.
• Open-door work environment.
• High-performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced.
• Opportunities for advancement.

• This position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.
• The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level and is climate controlled.

• This is a hybrid role based out of our Des Plaines, Illinois office. Regular, on-site presence is required (4 days per week) or as otherwise directed by the company.
• The role may be performed in a hybrid work setting (combination of on‑site and/or remote), depending on business needs and location eligibility. When working remote, employees are expected to maintain a dedicated, distraction‑free, confidential workspace and reliable internet connection.

• Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
• Flexible hours may be required to support deadlines or cross‑functional collaboration.

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, medical condition, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.