Staff HR Analyst, Operations, Technology, and Insights

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and innovative technology solutions? Do you thrive on optimizing HR systems and processes to create seamless, scalable solutions that enhance the employee experience? Are you eager to lead cross-functional projects, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to a forward-looking HR strategy? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team.

This role is pivotal in advancing Ridgeline’s HR operations and technology capabilities to deliver a seamless and impactful employee experience. The Staff HR Analyst will drive initiatives to optimize processes, ensure compliance, and enhance system efficiency while supporting the strategic goals of our HR and business teams.

Ridgeline is seeking a dynamic professional with a passion for operational excellence and a strong foundation in HR operations, cross-functional HR systems, and data integrity. Reporting to the Director of HR Operations, Technology & Insights, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical HR functions, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a forward-looking HR strategy that drives measurable business impact. The individual in this role will also help lay the groundwork for strategic initiatives that align HR technology and processes with Ridgeline’s long-term enterprise architecture vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while providing guidance on cross-functional HR initiatives and responsibilities.
• Address HR-related inquiries, delivering timely and accurate resolutions to uphold high levels of employee satisfaction.
• Analyze and optimize HR processes, including hire-to-retire workflows, absence management, benefits administration, immigration, payroll, and time tracking, to improve efficiency, data integrity, and the overall employee experience.
• Establish and manage a Technology Project Management Office (PMO) for HR initiatives, leading and supporting cross-functional projects with IT and Finance, and implementing PMO rituals to drive successful project outcomes.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of HR systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and seamless integration across functions.
• Contribute to the development of HR-specific data analytics capabilities, leveraging HR data to generate actionable insights, enhance reporting, and support Ridgeline’s broader data strategy.
• Collaborate with HR, Recruiting, IT, and Finance teams to ensure cohesive execution of HR technologies and processes, creating scalable solutions that align with the organization’s long-term vision.
• Act as a key partner in aligning HR systems and architecture with Ridgeline’s future enterprise-wide technology strategy, laying the groundwork for the establishment of an Enterprise Architecture Board.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in HR operations and/or HR technology with a focus on cross-functional HR/G&A systems implementation.
• Automation/RPA 
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing and managing HR systems with a deep understanding of HR processes and workflows.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, establish PMO objectives, and drive consistent project success.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex systems and processes and implement improvements.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.
• A data-driven mindset for presenting recommendations and solutions within HR Operations and Technology.

Bonus

• Prior experience with a PEO and/or immigration compliance processes.
• Familiarity with managing large-scale HRIS implementations or upgrades.

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to address the unique technology challenges of an industry in need of new thinking. We are building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry to empower business like never before. 

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.”

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

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Compensation and Benefits 

[For California Based Only]

The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $140,000 - $157,500.  Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above. 

As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product.

In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.

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