HR Operations Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

Aurora Organic Dairy is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Operations Specialist with strong data analytics skills to join our HR Service Delivery team in Boulder, CO. This unique role blends traditional HR responsibilities with a focus on leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making and enhance HR processes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for both people operations and data analytics, enabling them to support our workforce while providing actionable insights through data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Administration Support:

1. Process day-to-day core HR functions that support the employee life cycle with accuracy and respect for confidentiality.
2. Utilize HRIS and other data systems with accuracy and integrity. Examples of duties are: new hire entries, separation, onboarding, maintaining employee records/changes, and facilitating all pre-employment recruitment procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
3. Partner with Payroll department to manage employee changes and/or corrections.
4. Maintain I-9 and E-Verify files and binders. Track immigration status and expiration dates. Prepare for regular audits.
5. Oversee and Process Worker’s Compensation and injury reports, including maintaining communication with insurance vendors and AOD safety and HR management teams.
6. Coordinate and track employees LOA’s including CO FAMLI, FMLA and AOD Leave.
7. Process and respond to Unemployment Claims in an accurate and timely manner.
8. Manage and enhance HR workflows and configuration, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.
9. Maintain and purge paper and electronic personnel files according to document retention policies.
10. Provide occasional front desk support when Coordinator is out of office.

Employee Support:

1. Respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner both in-person and electronically.
2. Provides HR Policy guidance and interpretation to employees and managers.
3. Collaborate with other members of the HR Teams across AOD to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations contributing to a well-functioning HR infrastructure.
4. Participate and execute AOD wellness and culture initiatives.
5. Assist Sr. Benefits & Compliance Specialist with coordination of annual Benefits Open Enrollment.
6. Provide support to members of the HR Service Delivery Team, CPO, and site HR Leadership teams as required.

Data Analytics, Reporting and HRIS:

1. Utilize HRIS and other data systems to pull reports while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
2. Prepare, organize, and analyze HR data related to employee headcount, turnover, compensation, safety/OSHA, and workforce demographics.
3. Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports to track key metrics and performance indicators.
4. Utilize data to analyze and identify trends and insights that tell a story and inform HR strategies and provide actionable recommendations.
5. Build dashboard and portals for Open Enrollment and other employee events via HRIS or other data systems.
6. Assist in compliance reporting and audit preparation using data-driven evidence.
7. Support training and development programs by evaluating effectiveness through metrics and feedback analysis.
8. Handle confidential employee information with discretion and adhere to all data protection regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2 years of HR experience
• 1 years of data analysis
  • Proficiency in HRIS platforms, preferably with ADP.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data visualization).
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with all level of AOD employee.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of federal and CO state employment laws and best HR practices.
  • Occasional travel to Plants and Farms where AOD operates.
  • This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work onsite in the office 2–3 days per week, with the remaining days available for remote work.

• Preferred Skills and Attributes

  • Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Discretion, integrity and professionalism while handling sensitive information.
  • Basic knowledge of CO FAMLI Program.
  • Interest in AOD’s passion for animals, people, planet.

• Why Join Us?

  This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization’s success by combining human resources expertise with the power of data analytics. If you are passionate about people and numbers, and eager to help shape a data-driven HR function, we invite you to apply.