HR Process Optimization Lead

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

HR Process Optimization Lead

RE53191

3J510:
Human Resources Administration

Lexington, KY

48

$62,/year

Staff

Full‑Time

BA

5 years in HR operations or administration with demonstrated process improvement experience.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar process improvement certification is required.

Minimum 5+ years in HR operations or administration with demonstrated process improvement experience.

The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from various backgrounds; abiding by University guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; providing exceptional customer service and positively representing the university; ensuring work is detailed, accurate, and completed in a timely manner; performing work in a sedentary position; reporting to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus;

traveling locally, regionally and nationally; interacting with individuals from various levels throughout the university; and working successfully with a team, as well as independently.

Primarily days, with core hours from 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday. Weekend and evening hours may be required as workload demands.

The HR Process Optimization Lead is the organization’s primary driver of HR process excellence, responsible for elevating the consistency, efficiency, and quality of HR workflows across the enterprise. In this role, you will apply advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies to transform complex HR processes, reducing cycle time, strengthening compliance, and creating scalable, user‑centered workflows that shape the employee experience. You will lead redesign efforts for high‑impact HR processes, create future state standards, define critical handoffs and controls, and build the documentation and quality structures that support enterprise‑wide adoption.

This position plays a key role in major strategic initiatives, ensuring HR processes are ready for long‑term sustainability, operational clarity, and continuous improvement. As a collaborative influencer, you will facilitate working sessions, drive alignment across HR teams, and champion process excellence by delivering insights, analytics, and performance measures that help leaders make data‑driven decisions. This is a high‑impact opportunity for a seasoned process expert who wants to shape how HR works, now and into the future.

03/15/2026