HR Ops Specialist - Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Job Description

As a Specialist on the Human Resource Information System and Payroll team, you will provide an essential service analyzing HRIS and payroll processes, identifying opportunities, and providing recommendations for optimization. The ideal candidate will ensure that HRIS and payroll processes are accurate, efficient, compliant, and consistent with our company’s overall objectives. In this position, you will also be responsible for first-line support for HR System support and assisting with the coordination of all on and off cycle biweekly payroll processing.

A day in the life…

• Maintain and help drive production planning and execution to support accurate and efficient day-to-day operations

• Participate in a consultative role to support assigned region with employee inquiries, complex employee issues, and processing questions

• Execute complex and/or high impact business processes and/or transactions

• Ability to identify complex issues and demonstrate curiosity to investigate and resolve

• Proactively assess, refine and implement HRIS and Payroll process improvements and tools, including appropriate documentation

• Plan, facilitate, and/or execute projects, including owning entire larger impact projects, as assigned

• Build positive team relationships through collaboration and active participation to achieve department and team goals

• Serve as an escalation point and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for more complex HRIS and Payroll matters

• Provides training, guidance, and support to the HRIS and Payroll team regarding relevant topics

• Ability to initiate and lead conversations to drive payroll projects and issue resolutions

• Support the administration of time, pay, and absence data for bi-weekly payroll processing

• Support the administration of benefits, compensation, leave, learning, and recruiting

• Ensures per pay period, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting is performed accurately and on-time

• Performs basic maintenance on payroll updates and is responsible for testing new or changed payroll functionality

• Provide exceptional service through professionalism, ownership and initiative

• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and security of information being processed, stored or access

You own this if you have...

• 1+ years of experience in the areas of payroll, time-keeping, human resources, benefits administration, finance, HRIS application support, or other relevant work experiences

• 2+ years of customer service experience

• Ability to work on-site 3 days per week

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Experience communicating complex HRIS and Payroll concepts to broad audiences across an organization

• Excellent customer service skills, organization, time-management, written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivation is a must as well as an ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities

• Working knowledge of Payroll/HRIS systems and processes is preferred (Workday system, payroll processing, tax principles, wage and hour law, and human resources systems)

• Associate of science degree in business administration or accounting preferred

Location:

Selected candidate must be located within a commutable distance of the Nordstrom corporate offices in Seattle, WA

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. 

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Washington: $21.25 - $40.00 HourlyThis position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf