Talent Operations Specialist

 Talent Operations Specialist – HR, Workday & Compliance Support 

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.  

YETI’s Talent Operations (HR Operations) team is responsible for providing expertise & support to the greater Talent (Human Resources) Team and business across an array of focus areas. The Talent Operations Specialist – Workday & Compliance Support will provide world class HRIS system (Workday) service to YETI employees and support Talent team projects & initiatives. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage employee-facing Talent email inbox: use speed, discretion, empathy, and operational excellence to address Tier 1 employee and people questions. 

• Provide Tier 1 HRIS (Workday) System support with guidance from YETI’s Workday team 

• Triage and respond to employee and people manager inquiries: Workday system functionality, learning & development (L&D), benefits, payroll, time & absence, policies and procedures, etc. 

• Execute Tier 1 Workday requests (E.G., password resets, pulling worker documents & reports, instructing employees on Workday capabilities).  

• Use policy and process documents to provide accurate and timely response and resolution to questions. Escalate to Tier 2 support, as required. 

• Manage, process, and support HR lifecycle transactions in Workday such as: pre-boarding, onboarding (including I-9 verification), transfers, termination, offboarding, job, and personal data changes, etc. 

• Attend New Hire Onboarding to collect required employment documents, process form I-9, submit E-Verify, and provide remote I-9 instruction and demonstrate general Workday functionality for new hires. 

• Pull delivered and custom reports for customers throughout the business. 

• Conduct audits to support data accuracy for payroll processing and system data integrity. 

• Respond to, and manage US unemployment claims. 

• Assist New Hires in the completion of I-9 document and submittal via E-Verify. 

• Support store leadership with store employee I-9 document completion. 

• Manage Store Labor Law Poster program for US fleet of stores. 

• Develop and maintain annual US & International compliance calendars. 

• Conduct ad hoc audits and reports supporting HR compliance. 

• Support Compliance Lead with annual regulatory reporting requirements, conducting new state compliance reviews. 

• Manage new vendor contract review process for Talent. 

• Train as back-up for International Employment Agreement drafting. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience  

• At least 0-2 years of relevant experience (internship experience included) 

• General systems-savviness, with the ability to quickly learn system processes & functionality. Shared services support model, inbox or ticketing system, “helpdesk” experience a plus  

• Strong computer skills required, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook  

• Trustworthy, with a history of handling confidential and/or sensitive information preferred  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required  

• Ability to balance detail & accuracy, with speed & prioritization: history of delivering quality work  

• Demonstrates sound judgment by utilizing available resources (I.E. policy, process and relevant employment law)  

• Onsite: Role requires you to be onsite Monday – Thursday, remote work on Fridays