Senior Specialist, People Operations

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented People Operations professional to join the Saks Global People Team. This role is responsible for administering and supporting employee life cycle functions and ensuring HR processes are executed smoothly, accurately, and efficiently to support both employees and management having experience managing these in HRIS tools. You will play a key role in employee lifecycle management (Hire to Exit), data integrity, employee data management, and payroll input processing, and will contribute to the identification of opportunities for HR systems and process improvements The successful candidate should be able to prioritize tasks and adapt to support projects in a rapid-paced environment. They should possess a strong ability to understand HRIS systems and process flows, be resourceful, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. This individual should have the ability to stay organized, manage data effectively, and be a quick learner.

Role Description:
Handle HR-related administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and report generation, update and maintain employee information. Handling queries relating to payroll and benefits (PF and Gratuity, etc.) Onboarding new joiners in Workday and other HRIS tools Manage new joiner s employee life cycle and data management in HRIS systems and manual roster Prepare and issue all HR and employee letters Ad hoc support on new tool implementation and documentation, collaborate with stakeholders as needed. Coordination with Talent Acquisition on BGV activities for new hire and close the documentation required Manage new joiner s employee life cycle and data management in HRIS systems and manual roster Support and execute existing processes across the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, and identify opportunities for process improvements Manages Exit, F&F inputs, letters and other related activities Support audits, data management and validation Employee query management

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

Bachelor s degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in People Operations, or related fields Experience with any HRIS system is mandatory, Workday experience is a plus Ability to work in an extremely fast paced, ever changing environment, adapt and pivot based on changing business priorities Possess a self-starter mentality, and takes responsibility for assigned tasks, comfortable with clearly defined tasksExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Ability to contribute to HR processes and support improvements to the employee experience Ability to assist in gathering and organizing data for reporting is a plus Seeks to learn and implement best practices Good written and verbal communication skills Strong time management skills and attention to detail General working knowledge of HR functional areas through prior experience or exposure Ability to build trusting relationships by using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and team members

Your Life and Career at Saks:

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities
A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance

Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).