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AIS (Applied Information Sciences) · 1 day ago

Senior HR Operations Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) is a mission-driven company dedicated to making a difference through impactful projects and a collaborative culture. They are seeking a Senior HR Operations Specialist who will be responsible for delivering scalable and compliant people processes across the employee lifecycle, blending hands-on execution with continuous improvement and data insights.

Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Own and execute core People Operations processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee data management, and lifecycle transactions

Lead New Employee Orientation (NEO) and ensure consistent, inclusive, and engaging onboarding experiences

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee inquiries, delivering thoughtful, policy-aligned guidance

Maintain, audit, and optimize People Systems (Workday), ensuring data integrity and scalability

Produce and analyze people metrics including headcount, attrition, turnover, and engagement data to inform leadership decisions

Support engagement surveys through data analysis, trend identification, and executive-ready reporting and presentations

Maintain People Ops knowledge bases and SharePoint sites to enable employee self-service and transparency

Develop, maintain, and communicate People policies that balance compliance, clarity, and employee experience

Partner with outside Legal Counsel and Compliance to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations

Own employment eligibility compliance including I-9 audits and visa processing

Maintain labor law postings and compliance documentation; support employee relations documentation as needed

Support benefits and total rewards operations, including benefit reconciliations, ESOP administration, HSA file uploads, and learning allowance approvals

Act as a backup benefits administrator and escalation point for benefits and payroll inquiries

Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely employee support

Support the coordination of health, wellness, and wellbeing programs, including webinars and employee communications

Support Learning & Development programs through Workday LMS administration, course management, and employee support

Maintain L&D calendars, communications, and training logistics

Enable employee growth through learning allowance administration and policy guidance

Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to People Ops processes that increase efficiency, scalability, and employee satisfaction

Lead or contribute to cross-functional People initiatives, system enhancements, and change management efforts

Provide mentorship and process guidance to junior People Ops team members

Qualification

People OperationsWorkdayData analysisEmployee lifecycle managementOperational rigor

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required

5+ years of People Operations or HR Operations experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex processes

Strong experience with People Systems and reporting, preferably Workday

Employee-first mindset with strong operational rigor

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Continuous Learning

Inclusive Culture

Mission-Driven Work

Company

AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

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AIS (Applied Information Sciences) specializes in IT transformation and AI solutions for large commercial and federal enterprises, delivering compliant and transformative cloud and data solutions that speed up time to value, sunset legacy technology, and accelerate innovation.

Founded in 1982

Reston, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees