Senior HR Data Specialist

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This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Roles

The HR Data Specialist role is focused on being the primary steward of employee data, ensuring its accuracy, compliance, and effective use across the organization. Key responsibilities include providing responsive support for all employee lifecycle inquiries and transactions (such as payroll, benefits, and mobility) and managing the end-to-end data lifecycle in Workday to ensure timely and accurate processing of events like hiring, transfers, and terminations. A core duty is maintaining data quality and compliance through rigorous audits, serving as a data quality checkpoint, and upholding privacy standards and regulatory requirements. The specialist is also expected to be a key driver of efficiency by optimizing systems and processes, collaborating with IT on Workday enhancements, and maintaining current process documentation. To succeed, the candidate must bring hands-on experience with an HCM system like Workday, possess exceptional attention to detail and a strong data-driven mindset, and have familiarity with data governance principles and labor laws, all while exhibiting strong communication and customer-focused interpersonal skills in a global, fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Provide Employee Support: Deliver professional, responsive support for employee and manager inquiries across the full lifecycle (Pay, Benefits, Leave, Mobility, Immigration, etc.).

2. Manage Data Lifecycle: Handle the end-to-end employee data lifecycle in Workday, accurately processing new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and policy-driven changes.

3. Ensure Data Quality & Compliance: Serve as a quality checkpoint for employee data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and supporting internal/regulatory reporting audits and compliance efforts.

4. Optimize Systems & Process: Identify and implement improvements to enhance data quality, operational efficiency, scalability, and automation of HR data processes.

5. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with various internal stakeholders (HRBPs, Payroll, IT, Legal) and external vendors to ensure a cohesive data experience and contribute to service excellence initiatives.

1. HR & HCM Experience: Hands-on experience managing employee data in an HCM system like Workday (or a comparable platform).

2. Attention to Detail & Data Focus: Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and a process/data-driven mindset.

3. Knowledge Base: Familiarity with data governance principles, compliance, privacy standards, and relevant labor laws in respective regions.

4. Soft Skills: Customer-focused with excellent verbal/written communication and strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.

5. Work Ethic: Ability to multitask, prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and a team player attitude, comfortable working across time zones/globally.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA- if you're invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We're forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn't just accepted but embraced. That's why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.
 
Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

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