Human Resources Analyst
Shea Properties · Aliso Viejo, CA · Yesterday
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
Job Duties
- Administer and optimize HR systems including HRIS, LMS, ATS, and payroll platforms; ensure data accuracy through regular audits and system improvements
- Partner with IT and vendors to implement enhancements and resolve system issues
- Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools; analyze workforce data to provide actionable insights
- Leverage AI tools to support reporting automation, data analysis, and process improvements
- Support compensation activities including market analysis, salary benchmarking, and internal equity reviews
- Ensure compliance with company policies and federal and California employment laws, including wage and hour requirements
- Conduct audits of payroll, timekeeping, and employee data to mitigate compliance risk
- Manage HR documentation and workflows, including electronic records and DocuSign processes, to ensure audit readiness
- Support recruiting operations including ATS workflows, reporting, and hiring metrics such as time-to-fill and pipeline activity
- Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and leave updates
- Maintain accurate employee records and support onboarding processes
- Serve as a liaison between HR, payroll, and employees to resolve inquiries related to pay, systems, and benefits
- Administer processes related to unemployment claims, garnishments, employment verifications, and workers’ compensation
- Support leave tracking and reporting to ensure accurate system updates
- Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and employee engagement initiatives
- Provide high-quality customer service to employees and managers
Technical/Professional Qualifications (Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, I/O Psychology, economics, or related field
- Minimum of one year of HR support experience
- Experience with multiple HRIS modules (e.g.: employee data, LMS, ATS, timekeeping, or BI platforms)
- Analytical skills with the ability to compile, interpret, and present data
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g. vlookup/xlookup, pivot tables, complex formulas)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using AI-enabled tools for HR reporting, data analysis, or process automation
- Familiarity with state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour requirements
Desired Competencies
- Communication and Influence: Clearly communicates and builds alignment across stakeholders
- Performance Excellence: Delivers accurate, high-quality results with accountability
- Collaboration: Builds strong, effective working relationships across teams and departments
- Integrity: Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment with sensitive information
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements
- Organization: Prioritizes and manages competing deadlines and executes with attention to detail
- Customer Focus: Provides responsive, high-quality service to employees, managers, and business partners
- Technical Expertise: Applies HR knowledge, systems expertise, and analytical skills to drive outcomes