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Sr. HR Generalist

Trans Ova Genetics
Full-time
On-site
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
HR Professional
Description

Senior People Operations Generalist

As a Senior HR Generalist (People Operations Generalist), you will operate at the intersection of people, processes, and technology—driving operational excellence, digital innovation, and AI-enabled People Operations.

Responsibilities

People Operations & Process Excellence

  • Lead, optimize, and maintain end-to-end People processes including onboarding, employee lifecycle changes, performance management, compensation cycles, and offboarding.

  • Standardize and document processes to ensure scalability and compliance.

  • Apply process mapping, root cause analysis, and automation to reduce manual work.

  • Serve as an HRIS power user to ensure workflow and data accuracy.

 

Digital HR Innovation & AI Enablement

  • Implement AI-driven solutions to improve Operations efficiency and experience.

  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure ethical AI use in People processes.

  • Evaluate emerging HR technologies and translate insights into enhancements.

  • Create training and change materials supporting AI-enabled tools.

 

Strategic People Operations Support

  • Advise managers on performance, policies, and employee relations issues.

  • Support workforce planning, engagement, change management, and culture initiatives.

  • Partner with PBPs and COEs to deliver People programs.

  • Use data insights to identify workforce trends and risks.

 

Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with laws, internal policies, and governance standards.

  • Maintain documentation accuracy and audit readiness.

  • Support investigations and sensitive matters with discretion.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
  • 6–10 years of progressive HR Generalist or People Operations experience.
  • Strong digital skills and commitment to SOP consistency and data integrity.
  • Experience optimizing People processes through technology or automation.
  • Knowledge of HRIS platforms (Oracle, Workday, UKG, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors).
  • Experience applying AI concepts to improve HR workflows.
  • Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.

Competencies

  • Future-Focused Mindset: Curious, adaptable, innovation-driven.
  • Operational Excellence: Strong process orientation and simplification mindset.
  • Analytical Thinking: Uses data to guide decisions.
  • Communication & Influence: Clear, practical communicator.
  • Change Leadership: Drives adoption of new tools and processes.
  • Professional Judgment: Handles sensitive information with integrity.