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Stanford University is one of the world's premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

Stanford University Human Resources (UHR) is seeking a fixed-term HR Transaction Specialist through the end of October 2026 who has experience in high-volume HR transaction work with the highest degree of accuracy. As an employee within a center of expertise on transactions and operations, the incumbent will also promote best practices across the broader Stanford HR community. This role will work in partnership with local HR Management within the schools/units and University HR staff. The position will ensure timely and accurate processing of job changes, job postings, hires, terminations, position changes, salary changes, additional transactions, and other operational work.

Under direct supervision, the HR Transaction Specialist supports and maintains the data in the university's PeopleSoft HRMS and Oracle HCM systems. Key responsibilities include ensuring data integrity in PeopleSoft HRMS/Oracle HCM through regular audits, and processing escalated transactions. The ideal candidate understands a wide range of HR processes, policies, and procedures to audit and maintain HR data. This role upholds Stanford's vision, culture, and values. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational processes in order to be more efficient and accurate while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, will be self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently and with a team. You will be a member of our HR Product & Data Management team reporting to the Product Management Supervisor.

CORE DUTIES*:

HR Acumen Competency: Provide clear, efficient, and courteous support to the local HR community who reach out to the HR Product & Data Management for support with HR transactions processing. Demonstrate knowledge of what is required to process the transactions and maintain accuracy in the system. Process a high volume of transactions using standard operating procedures and university guidelines for multiple types of HR transactions, including hiring, personnel changes, reclassifications, and related activities. Familiarity with a broad spectrum of HR processes, policies, and procedures.

Service Excellence & Customer Focus: Provide direction to clients on how to submit transactions to the University HR Operations team and how to process directly into the HR system verbally and/or through job aids and templates.

Communication: Deliver clear and professional written and verbal communications. Demonstrate active listening skills and empathy in understanding employees' unique needs. Maintain courtesy and professionalism as a public-facing representative of the HR organization. Maintain attentive and responsive lines of communication with the broader team to receive the latest updates and keep the team informed of individual progress and challenges.

Agility and Innovation: Demonstrate resourcefulness when facing unfamiliar requests by proactively determining next steps toward resolution. Expand HR knowledge through continuous learning opportunities. Solicit constructive feedback and insights from managers and proactively incorporate suggestions into the continuous improvement of work and improving HR service operations.

Business Understanding: Possess an understanding of Stanford's business and how the HR Product & Data Management enables the HR organization's success, leveraging the service delivery model. Adhere to all HR service level agreements (SLAs).

Critical Evaluation, Problem Solving & Decision Making: Support efforts to gather data for informing system and process improvements. Escalate roadblocks or issues to appropriate colleagues.

Culture, Values & Ethical Practices: Develop trusting, credible relationships from demonstrated ethical judgment, behavior, and practiced confidentiality. Promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the Stanford's Code of Ethics.

Alignment to Strategy: Support strategic goals set by the team, department, and university. Demonstrate, through words, actions, and ideas, alignment with Stanford and HR goals.

Other: Perform other related responsibilities as requested and when necessary. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

*Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma and two years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in processing high-volume transactions and data management
• Demonstrated dedication to service excellence and commitment to providing clients with accurate and thoughtful solutions in a punctual manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain a consistently positive attitude and courteous phone and email tone.
• Team-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to triage requests and inquiries and route them to appropriate parties.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Prior experience navigating an HCM system.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, sort/file paperwork.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, operate foot and/or hand controls.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
• May work extended hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

The expected pay for this position is $33.65 - $38.46 per hour. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at ...@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.