Senior HR Services Specialist

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At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry.  Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry.  Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

As the Senior HR Services Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional employee support and ensuring operational excellence across HR services. You’ll serve as a key resource for employee inquiries, manage the HR ticketing system, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience. This role is a great fit if you’re a service-oriented HR professional with strong knowledge of U.S. immigration processes and a passion for delivering high-quality, people-focused solutions.

As the Sr. HR Services Specialist you will:

Employee Experience & HR Service Delivery

• Act as a primary HR contact, ensuring timely, high-quality support through ticketing systems.

• Drive efficient resolution of employee inquiries across benefits, payroll, policies, and systems.

• Maintain service excellence by overseeing ticket triage and escalation pathways.

Immigration Program Support

• Provide strategic support for U.S. immigration processes, partnering with counsel and internal teams.

• Ensure compliance with immigration regulations and support documentation accuracy.

• Enhance employee understanding of immigration pathways and timelines.

HR Process Optimization & Projects

• Contribute to cross-functional HR initiatives to streamline operations and elevate employee experience.

• Support policy development, process documentation, and self-service enablement.

• Assist in optimizing onboarding, off boarding, and data management workflows.

• Stakeholder & Systems Collaboration

• Partner with HR, IT, and business teams to ensure seamless, tech-enabled service delivery.

• Leverage HR systems (e.g., Workday) and collaboration tools to manage data and drive insights.

• Uphold data integrity and privacy standards across all employee records and processes.

We’re excited about you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• 7+ years of experience in HR Services, Operations, or a similar role

• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration processes 

• Hands-on experience with HR ticketing systems (e.g., HappyFox, ServiceNow)

• Proficient in HRIS platforms; Workday experience strongly preferred

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support employees at all levels

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong multitasking skills in fast-paced environments

• Collaborative mindset with experience working across global teams and time zones

• Strong understanding of HR policies, compliance, and best practices

• Trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

• Skilled in process improvement, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration

• Ability to build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors

• Proficient in creating and using presentations and spreadsheets (e.g., Google Slides, Sheets, Excel)

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy 

• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

• Flexible WFH Policy 

• Mental & Physical Wellness programs 

• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program 

• Access to Continued Career Development 

• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages 

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Employee Resource Groups

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