HR Operations and Finance Specialist

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more

Atlanta, GA

This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing financial operations within HR, including budget planning and tracking, invoice processing, contract management, and financial forecasting. In addition to financial responsibilities, this role supports key operational projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that advance the overall effectiveness of the HR function.

• Manage the HR department's budget, including tracking actuals, reconciling discrepancies, and reporting on variances
• Develop and deliver insightful, data-driven reports and dashboards that translate complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable insights for key stakeholders
• Support short- and long-term budget forecasting efforts aligned with business goals
• Process and track HR-related invoices, ensuring timely approvals and payments in coordination with the Finance team
• Oversee contract lifecycle management for vendors, consultants, and service providers within HR
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure alignment of policies, compliance, and controls

• Lead and support operational initiatives within HR, including process design, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts
• Assist in the development and rollout of new HR programs, tools, and systems
• Collaborate with HR team members on cross-functional projects that have financial or operational components

• Analyze spend and operational efficiency to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or resource optimization
• Support annual planning processes, including budget and headcount planning, vendor renewals, and resource allocation
• Prepare materials and summaries for HR leadership that support decision-making and strategic planning

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and execute improvement projects

• Maintain open and effective communication with all stakeholders, providing updates and insights on financial operations

Less than 10% of the time may be required

Onsite with option of hybrid based on business needs

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or related field
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of professional experience with financial planning and analysis

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking practices
• Must be highly self-motivated and able to work independently with an elevated level of autonomy and discretion
• Must be able to take initiative in identifying opportunities to improve processes and solve problems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to clearly and concisely present information of a complex nature. This role requires a proactive approach in developing innovative financial and operational solutions to optimize budget processes, improve resource allocation, and streamline collaboration across cross-functional teams.

• Three to five years of experience managing budgets, financial planning and analysis
• Experience working in Operations or HR function
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Familiarity with ticketing/request systems for facilities (e.g., Service Now)

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Human Resources

Hospitals and Health Care