HR Operations Specialist

TL;DR

HR Operations Specialist (HR Operations/Workday): Manage end-to-end APAC payroll operations, benefits administration, and HRIS (Workday) data to support an accurate employee lifecycle. Focus on HR data integrity and audits, compliance research for employment/benefits laws, and improving employee experience through process and policy maintenance.

Company

hirify.global Group is a research-driven firm that designs, develops, and deploys technologies for global financial markets.

What you will do

• Run end-to-end APAC payroll operations with external vendors, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Administer employee benefits across APAC, handling enrollments/changes, renewals, and employee inquiries.
• Manage HRIS transactions and employee data in Workday to ensure correct lifecycle processing and downstream payroll support.
• Improve the employee lifecycle experience by supporting contract renewals, reference checks, VOE issuance, and Shanghai Hukou applications.
• Perform HR data audits, maintain physical personnel files (P-files), and validate employee data in Workday.
• Maintain regional employee handbooks (Confluence) and research employment/benefits compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in HR operations, payroll, benefits, or a related area.
• Hands-on familiarity with HR systems such as Workday, Ultimate Software, PeopleSoft, or Greenhouse.
• Working knowledge of benefits plan principles and relevant employment/benefits laws.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and V-lookups).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and predictable availability.

Culture & Benefits

• Exposure to key HR functions including benefits, payroll, compensation, immigration, global mobility, HRIS, and employee relations.
• Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders (talent acquisition, talent development, legal, compliance, business leaders) and external vendors.
• Opportunity to improve processes and take initiative to do things differently.
• Emphasis on confidentiality and accurate handling of employee information.

Hiring process

• Application review for experienced candidates.
• Interviews to assess HR operations, payroll/benefits, and HRIS/Workday experience.

Location: Shanghai, Hong Kong or Singapore