HR Operations Functional Specialist Analyst- HCM

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. ('Jefferies, 'we, 'us or 'our) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

Role Description:

Role type - 6 months fixed contract

The HR Operations Functional Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement of HR systems, data management, and operational processes. This role focuses on maintaining data integrity, supporting HR technologies, managing reporting needs, and driving automation initiatives to enhance HR service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

HR Systems & Data Management

• Perform bulk uploads and updates of employee and foundational HR data within HR systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and administer system configurations, including managing dropdown lists and reference data (e.g., schools, prior employers, banking institutions).
• Governance on foundational data, data structures and picklists.
• Ensure ongoing data integrity through regular audits, validations, and issue resolution.

Policy & Knowledge Management

• Upload and maintain HR policies within the HR Content (HRC) platform.
• Ingest and optimize policy content for HR chatbots and automation tools to ensure accurate and user-friendly employee self-service experiences.

Reporting & Analytics Support

• Build standard and ad-hoc HR reports as required.
• Manage reporting distribution lists, ensuring stakeholders receive accurate and timely data.

HR Operations Support & Projects

• Support and execute HR Operations projects that do not require technical development, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies across HR workflows.
• Partner with the respective HR Technology teams on HR Ops impacting initiatives

Automation & Process Innovation

• Serve as a champion for HR automation initiatives, including bots and workflow automation tools.
• Oversee, monitor, and continuously improve automated processes to enhance scalability and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to identify new automation opportunities within HR Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in HR Operations, HRIS, or a related role.
• Experience working with Oracle HCM with proficiency in Proficiency in SQL, HCM Data Loader (HDL), system configuration and reporting tools like OTBI and BI Publisher.
• Strong data management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with reporting tools and data analysis (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Familiarity with HR automation tools, chatbots, or workflow automation is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Process improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for automation and HR technology innovation

Working Relationships

• HR Business Partners and HR Leadership
• HRIS / People Systems teams
• IT and Automation teams
• Cross-functional business stakeholders

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

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Please note that any email contact with Jefferies personnel will come from an @jefferies.com email address. Further, Jefferies will not notify shortlisted candidates through social media platforms (e.g. WhatsApp or Telegram) or ask candidates to make payment to participate in the hiring process.