Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future. As the HR Operations Process Optimization Manager, you will drive the design, documentation, and implementation of optimized HR workflows and systems. Leveraging lean principles, value stream mapping techniques, and an understanding of Workday’s process architecture, you will enable a better employee experience by improving efficiency, scalability, and improved work placement across global HR operations. This role requires a keen collaborator with strong skills in project management, workflow design, process transformation, HR systems, and change management to successfully enable essential end-to-end improvements for the function’s top priorities Key Duties: + **Develop and Execute HR Workflow Transformation Roadmap** : Based on each year’s priorities, design a prioritized plan for to address and sequence essential HR processes, applying lean process management principles to minimize inefficiencies and enhance productivity. + **Optimize HR Process Workflows** : Partner with cross-functional team members to map, document, and streamline workflows, ensuring work movement across the function is clear and a seamless integration with global HR systems and technologies. + **Create, and maintain, HR Process Documentation** : Build a library housing all HR process and practice documentation to ensure current, up-to-date materials are available for all team members. + **Value Stream Mapping** : Lead the visualization of end-to-end HR processes, identifying opportunities to eliminate unnecessary actions and improve efficiency. + **Process Documentation** : Create and maintain comprehensive process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides to ensure consistent execution and compliance across the organization. + **Governance and Compliance** : Develop processes that adhere to global HR laws, regulations, and data privacy requirements, establishing a framework for consistent governance. + **Enhance Process Metrics and Analytics** : Partnering with key stakeholders, define key performance indicators (KPIs) and leverage analytics to monitor the effectiveness of HR processes, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. + **Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders** : Work closely with the HR PMO, HRIT, center of excellence teammates, HRBP, legal, and other cross-functional team members to ensure process alignment, compliance, and stakeholder buy-in. + **Innovation and Best Practices** : Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in HR and process transformation, bringing forward innovative ideas to enhance HR operations. Qualifications: + Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage complex global HR transformation projects. + Strong change management skills to effectively drive organizational change and adoption of new HR solutions/processes. + Proven experience in process transformation, workflow management, and value stream mapping within HR or similar functions for at least three years. + Strong expertise in lean methodologies, Six Sigma, agile practices, and process documentation. + Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities to address intricate challenges and drive impactful solutions. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. + Experience with change management frameworks, and their application, to effectively guide organizational change and employee adoption of new processes. + Familiarity with Workday process flows and experience with workflow management platforms to streamline HR processes. + Demonstrated ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders, from C-suite leaders to client-facing team members, ensuring strong communication flow and collaboration during transformation initiatives. + Experience working in multinational environments, with an understanding of cultural nuances and global HR compliance requirements, to tailor solutions that align with regional needs. + Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, IT, or a related field preferred. + Professional certifications in process transformation or project management, such as Six Sigma, PMP, or CBPA/CBPP/CBPL, are strongly preferred. \#LI-EA1 \#LI-Remote The estimated base salary range for this job is $110,000-$150,000.  The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.  Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $126,500-$172,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future. **Posting Category** Corporate **Opportunity Type** Regular **Country** United States of America At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues. Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.