HR Specialist I - Onboarding - HR Ops

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy's Employee Life Cycle Management (ELCM) team and become an integral part of a global HR operations function that directly impacts the employee experience across the organization. As an HR Specialist - Employee Life Cycle Management, you will play a critical role in delivering seamless HR services and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of employee data throughout the entire employee journey, from hire to retire.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of HR operations, employee experience, process excellence, and data management. You will collaborate closely with HR professionals, business leaders, and employees across multiple geographies, supporting a diverse and dynamic workforce. Your work will help ensure that employees receive timely, accurate, and high-quality HR support while enabling the business to operate efficiently and compliantly.

As part of a global HR shared services environment, you will gain exposure to international HR processes, cross-border regulatory requirements, and industry-leading HR technologies. From onboarding new hires and supporting employee data changes to managing offboarding processes and payroll-related validations, you will own and deliver critical HR transactions that directly influence the employee experience.

The position is ideal for HR professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and who are passionate about operational excellence. You will have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identify process optimization opportunities, and build expertise in HR systems and global HR operations. The role also provides an excellent platform to develop strong stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills while working with experienced HR professionals across the organization.

If you are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and motivated by delivering exceptional service, this role offers a strong foundation for building a rewarding career in HR Operations and Shared Services within a global organization committed to innovation, collaboration, integrity, and continuous growth.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Manage employee lifecycle transactions from onboarding through termination while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain employee records and data integrity in HR systems, ensuring accurate downstream processing.
• Prepare and issue offer letters and monitor background verification activities for new hires.
• Support onboarding, employee transfers, absence management, visa renewals, and offboarding processes.
• Validate payroll-related information including salary changes, one-time payments, bank details, and supporting documentation.
• Resolve employee and manager queries through ticketing systems while delivering a high level of customer service.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with defined SOPs, work instructions, and compliance requirements.
• Meet agreed service delivery targets including SLA, turnaround time, quality, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Generate reports, perform data quality checks, and support HR reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through root cause analysis and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.

Your Background

• Graduate degree required; MBA preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Shared Services, or Employee Lifecycle Management.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as Workday, Hi-Next, or similar systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in a night shift supporting global HR operations.

More About Us

• Be part of a global HR organization supporting employees and leaders across multiple countries and business functions.
• Gain exposure to end-to-end employee lifecycle processes and global HR service delivery models.
• Opportunities to participate in process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth.
• Access to world-class HR technologies and global best practices.
• Career development opportunities within Hitachi Energy's global HR and shared services organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits package.

“Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and productivity, while applying sound judgment, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and maintaining accountability for outcomes.”