Associate People Operations Specialist, Bright Health Group

• Are you looking to launch your career in Human Resources and HR technology
• We are seeking a highly enthusiastic, organized and detail-oriented Associate HR Operations Specialist to join our team
• This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want hands-on experience in HR operations and Workday HCM
• The ideal candidate will have strong technical proficiency, a systems mindset, and the ability to manage onboarding as a coordinated project
• Technical Proficiency: Must quickly learn and navigate HR systems (Workday, Litmos) and maintain a systems-oriented mindset
• Project Management: Ability to manage onboarding as a coordinated project, ensuring timely completion of all steps cross-functionally
• Collaboration: Works effectively with recruiting, HR, and other stakeholders to deliver a seamless experience
• Problem-Solving: Independently identifies issues and proposes practical solutions
• Communication Skills: Clear, timely, and professional communication with candidates and internal teams
• Confidentiality: Handles sensitive employee data securely
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and navigate HR systems (Workday experience strongly preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• You will play a critical role in ensuring a seamless, compliant, and engaging process for new hires while supporting day-to-day HR Operations
• This position offers opportunities to contribute to process improvements and enhance the overall employee experience across the organization
• Coordinate the entire onboarding experience, including entering and monitoring background checks and OIG matches, scheduling start dates with recruiting, sending candidate communications, and ensuring all compliance steps are completed before hire
• Maintain accurate employee records in Workday, process new hire entries, internal transfers, and promotions, and ensure data integrity across all HR transactions. Generate reports and troubleshoot system issues as needed
• Handle I-9 verifications and E-Verify submissions, send welcome emails, and load new hires into Workday and Litmos while monitoring required onboarding steps
• Oversee reverification processes such as I-9 updates and medical license tracking and ensure accurate creation and maintenance of user records in Litmos
• Resolve and assign Help Desk tickets, facilitate internal transfers and promotions, and provide timely updates to stakeholders
• Identify process gaps, propose solutions, and contribute to enhancements that improve efficiency, compliance, and overall employee experience