Human Resources Information System Analyst | Upto $80/hr Part-time
Mercor · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $80,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Build performance grading rubrics for HR tasks.
- Develop employee inquiry and benefits scenarios.
- Construct lifecycle event checklists and leave decisions.
- Design HRIS data updates and enrollment scenarios.
- Ensure challenging scenarios requiring deep focus.
About the role
HR Operations Expert
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Role Responsibilities
- Build long-horizon people-ops tasks with deterministic rubrics to grade agent performance against verifiable ground truth.
- Develop scenarios for employee inquiries with documented correct answers and benefits questions aligned with plan documents.
- Construct lifecycle events scenarios, including onboarding/offboarding checklists and leave decisions with FMLA/ADA determinations.
- Design HRIS work scenarios with data updates and benefits enrollment based on rule-based eligibility outcomes.
- Ensure scenarios are challenging and require long sessions of focus.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 3+ years in HR operations or people operations.
- Expertise in HRIS (e.g., Workday, Rippling, BambooHR, Gusto, Justworks), leave administration (FMLA, ADA), benefits administration, or FLSA classification.
- Comfortable with HR artifacts: policy responses, offer letters, change forms, leave decisions.
- Clear written communication; articulate reasoning step by step and encode into deterministic rubrics.
Preferred
- SHRM-CP / PHR certification.
Key skills/competency
- HR Operations
- People Operations
- HRIS Expertise
- Leave Administration
- Benefits Administration
- FMLA
- ADA
- Policy Development
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
Skills & topics
- HR Operations
- People Operations
- HRIS Analyst
- HRIS
- Workday
- Rippling
- BambooHR
- Gusto
- Justworks
- Leave Administration
- FMLA
- ADA
- Benefits Administration
- FLSA
- HR Policy
- Contractor
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of HR operations experience and specific HRIS expertise (Workday, Rippling, etc.).
- Showcase HR artifacts: Detail your experience with policy responses, offer letters, and leave decisions.
- Demonstrate clear communication: Emphasize your ability to articulate reasoning step-by-step for rubrics.
- Complete all steps: Submit your resume, complete the AI interview, and fill out the application form.
Technical preparation
Master HRIS platforms like Workday or Rippling.,Understand FMLA, ADA, and FLSA regulations.,Practice writing clear, step-by-step reasoning.,Familiarize with policy and benefits documents.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex HR scenario you resolved.,How do you ensure accuracy in HR data?,Explain your process for developing HR policies.,How do you handle sensitive employee inquiries?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the application process for the HR Operations Expert role at Mercor?
- The application process for the HR Operations Expert role at Mercor involves uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the application form. This typically takes 20-30 minutes. Applications are reviewed daily.
- What HRIS systems is Mercor looking for expertise in for this HR Operations Expert role?
- For the HR Operations Expert role, Mercor is looking for expertise in HRIS systems such as Workday, Rippling, BambooHR, Gusto, and Justworks. Proficiency in leave administration (FMLA, ADA), benefits administration, or FLSA classification is also key.
- Is the HR Operations Expert position at Mercor remote?
- Yes, the HR Operations Expert position at Mercor is a remote role, allowing you to work from any location.
- What qualifications are required for the HR Operations Expert role at Mercor?
- To be considered for the HR Operations Expert role at Mercor, you need at least 3 years of experience in HR or people operations. You must also be comfortable with HR artifacts like policy responses and offer letters, and possess clear written communication skills to encode reasoning into deterministic rubrics.
- What is the compensation for the HR Operations Expert role at Mercor?
- The HR Operations Expert role at Mercor offers an hourly compensation ranging from $55 to $80 per hour. This is a contract position.
- Does Mercor prefer specific certifications for the HR Operations Expert role?
- While not strictly required, Mercor prefers candidates with a SHRM-CP or PHR certification for the HR Operations Expert role.
- How can I get support during the application process for Mercor jobs?
- If you need any help or support during the application process for Mercor jobs, you can reach out to their support team via email at support@mercor.com.