HR Data Specialist

About the role

The HR Data Specialist at Ash Grove Cement is responsible for executing employee data transactions, maintaining accurate HR records, and supporting efficient HR operations through standardized processes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Enter and maintain all employee lifecycle transactions in HRIS System(s) (new hires, terminations, rehires, promotions, transfers, status and pay changes, etc.) as submitted by HR team / managers with proper approvals.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of employee records and ensure timely updates.
• Manage and resolve assigned tickets with established service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities with a focus on data accuracy and process completion.
• Conduct routine audits to identify data discrepancies and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Afford assistance with corrections, mass updates, and system transactions.
• Follow standardized processes and contribute to maintaining documentation and SOPs.
• Work closely with HR team and HR Business Partners to resolve data discrepancies and ensure records are aligned with current employee status.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and escalate ideas to leadership.
• Generate, validate, and reconcile reports to ensure data accuracy as needed.
• Support HR initiatives such as open enrollment, compliance audits, and system updates.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee data and sensitive HR information at all times and ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in data entry or HRIS experience required.
• UKG experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy – this is a critical requirement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high volumes of data transactions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision following established procedures.
• Customer service mindset with strong responsiveness and professionalism.
• Basic analytical skills with ability to identify inconsistencies or errors and escalate in a timely manner.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Working knowledge of HR processes and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and process improvements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively in a remote environment while collaborating as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in data entry or HRIS experience required.
• UKG experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy – this is a critical requirement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high volumes of data transactions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision following established procedures.
• Customer service mindset with strong responsiveness and professionalism.
• Basic analytical skills with ability to identify inconsistencies or errors and escalate in a timely manner.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Working knowledge of HR processes and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and process improvements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively in a remote environment while collaborating as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in data entry or HRIS experience required.
• UKG experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy – this is a critical requirement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high volumes of data transactions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision following established procedures.
• Customer service mindset with strong responsiveness and professionalism.
• Basic analytical skills with ability to identify inconsistencies or errors and escalate in a timely manner.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Working knowledge of HR processes and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and process improvements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively in a remote environment while collaborating as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities

Pay

Highly competitive base pay.

Schedule

This role is a hybrid role based out of our Overland Park, KS office. This role will follow the Overland Park, KS "in office" policy, which at this point in time is 3 days per week.