HR Buiness Analyst, Special Projects

Job Overview

The HR Business Analyst Special Projects is responsible for supporting and leading strategic HR initiatives projects and process improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency. This role partners with HR leaders Centers of Excellence and business stakeholders to identify opportunities develop solutions manage projects and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Working across a variety of HR disciplines the incumbent will support initiatives related to talent organizational effectiveness workforce planning compliance employee experience process optimization system implementations change management and other strategic priorities. The role requires strong project management analytical communication and stakeholder management skills along with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support HR projects and special initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs gather requirements and develop practical solutions.
• Manage project plans timelines deliverables risks dependencies and status reporting.
• Coordinate activities across HR business functions vendors and other key stakeholders.
• Analyze data and trends to support decision-making and develop recommendations.
• Create reports dashboards presentations business cases and project updates for leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes streamline operations and enhance employee and manager experiences.
• Support change management activities including communications training and adoption planning.
• Document processes procedures governance and project outcomes.
• Assist with HR programs and initiatives related to talent organizational changes compliance workforce planning employee engagement mergers and acquisitions and operational excellence.
• Support vendor relationships implementation activities and ongoing program effectiveness.
• Participate in enterprise-wide initiatives and other special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Project Management Organizational Development or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum5 years of professional experiencein project management business operations analytics consulting human resources or a related field.
• Minimum2 years of experience within an HR discipline such as HR Operations Talent Acquisition Talent Management HR Business Partnering Total Rewards Learning or Organizational Development.
• Experience managing projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing presentations reports and recommendations for business leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR transformation process improvement or organizational change initiatives.
• Project management certification or formal project management training.
• Experience working in a global or complex organizational environment.
• Familiarity with HR systems workforce data reporting and analytics.
• Experience supporting mergers acquisitions organizational design or large-scale business initiatives.

Pay Range: $75000-$90000 (The range does not include benefits and if applicable bonus commission or equity)

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicable degrees/certifications as well as internal equity and market data. Regular full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(K) ESPP Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO) and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information please click here.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

• This role requires candidates to reside within a commutable distance of our Durham NC headquarters and to be able to visit the location on an asneeded basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.

• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast simple repeated movements of the fingers hands and wrists.

• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying or moving of objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

Application Deadline: July 17 2026

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