Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior HR Operations Analyst to join our Human Resource team. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in HR data analysis, data entry, process improvement, and systems management. You will be responsible for optimizing HR workflows, ensuring data integrity, entering employee life cycle updates, and providing critical insights that drive better decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep analytical skills, a solid understanding of HR operations, and a passion for creating efficient HR systems.
Position Scope
This role will be a global role, providing support to all Vantage employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Case Management: Manage HR cases and employee inquiries through a case management system (Workday), ensuring timely and accurate resolution of issues and providing exceptional customer service to employees. This includes partnering with HR colleagues and other stakeholders to escalate and resolve complex cases, as well as identifying opportunities to improve case management processes and tools.
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HR Systems & Processes: Oversee the administration and optimization of HR processes inside Workday and outside manual processes, ensuring data accuracy, system efficiency, global standardization, and continuous improvement.
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Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop and analyze HR metrics, including but not limited to SLAs, case management, and employee survey data. Create and deliver actionable reports and dashboards to senior leadership.
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Process Improvement: Identify, recommend, and collaborate with HRIS to implement improvements to HR processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency, global standardization, and employee experience.
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Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular audits and maintain accurate documentation to support HR initiatives.
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Project Management: Lead or participate in key HR projects, including system upgrades, process redesigns, and HR program implementations.
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Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other HR teams (Recruiting, Talent Management, Compensation, etc.) and departments (IT, Finance, Legal) to ensure alignment and effective HR operations.
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Employee Support: Serve as a point of contact for employee life cycle questions, troubleshooting, and providing support to HR team members and employees.
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HR Strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of HR strategies that align with the company’s goals and business needs.
Education & Experience:
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in data management, data analysis, and process optimization. Previous change management and/or project management experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Talents
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Proficiency in Workday
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Advanced Excel skills
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Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices (e.g., recruitment, payroll, employee life cycle).
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Ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead projects.
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Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and process optimization.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders.
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English proficiency required (level b2 or above)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.
About Vantage
Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.
We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.
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What We Do
Vantage is a leading global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets.
Using our vertical raw material position, technical expertise and flexible process capabilities, we add value by derivatizing fatty acids through alkoxylation and esterification to make products that improve our customers’ applications. That, coupled with our deep understanding of the markets we serve, enable Vantage to competitively and proactively meet customer requirements.
We are a preferred supplier to our customers by maximizing our industry and technical know-how, our services, and our specialty solutions and chemical blends.
