Human Resources Information System Analyst

About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. Title: Workforce Planning/People Operations Specialist Location: Onsite/Chicago, IL Job Scope: To manage day-to-day headcount operations — including position releases, hiring request workflows, and organizational data — while also driving improvements to our tracking tools, reporting, and team processes. Responsibilities: Headcount & Position Management (Business as Usual) Help with the release/return of open positions from reserve to teams and track these releases. Support movement in and out of the departmental headcount reserve by making updates in the workforce management system. Pull organizational data exports when needed. Work with cross-functional partners to help unblock open positions if there are any roadblocks. Manage and review the queue of organizational change requests. Hiring Request Workflow Tool Management (Business as Usual) Assign workflows to incoming hiring requests. Ensure requests are progressing through approval queues and close out completed tickets. Team Operations Management (Project-Based) Own and improve the headcount release tracker for next year - Explore integrations/automations for the release tracker. BAU Reporting. (Project-Based) Own and improve operational metrics that we report out on. Team Operations Management (Project-Based). Project Timing: Will start in H2, will take about a quarter. Capture and develop the team’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in partnership. General Skills Required: Should be able to receive general guidance and work independently and as part of a team. Should be able to think creatively and influence project/program assignments. Strong attention to detail & organizational skills. Some general project management skills. Ability to work in ambiguous situations and figure out potential solutions. Ability to understand and navigate complex organizational structures. Ability to learn and adapt to new tools and systems. (e.g., OrgTool, GSD) Previous experience working in an HR capacity. (workforce planning) Technical Skills Required: Proficiency in G-Suite. Some level of position management experience. Data entry experience. Database management and data visualization. Excellent communication and writing skills. Preferred Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Workforce management system experience. File management and document version control. Thanks Salary Range: $79,000 - 89,000 annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!