HR Process Optimization Lead

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title HR Process Optimization Lead
Requisition Number RE53191
Working Title
Department Name 3J510:Human Resources Administration
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 48
Salary Range $62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar process improvement certification is required
Physical Requirements
The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from various backgrounds; abiding by University guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; providing exceptional customer service and positively representing the university; ensuring work is detailed, accurate, and completed in a timely manner; performing work in a sedentary position; reporting to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus; traveling locally, regionally and nationally; interacting with individuals from various levels throughout the university; and working successfully with a team, as well as independently.
Shift
Primarily days, with core hours from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend and evening hours may be required as workload demands.
Job Summary
The HR Process Optimization Lead is the organization’s primary driver of HR process excellence, responsible for elevating the consistency, efficiency, and quality of HR workflows across the enterprise. In this role, you will apply advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies to transform complex HR processes, reducing cycle time, strengthening compliance, and creating scalable, user‑centered workflows that shape the employee experience.
You will lead redesign efforts for high‑impact HR processes, create future state standards, define critical handoffs and controls, and build the documentation and quality structures that support enterprise‑wide adoption. This position plays a key role in major strategic initiatives, ensuring HR processes are ready for long‑term sustainability, operational clarity, and continuous improvement.
As a collaborative influencer, you will facilitate working sessions, drive alignment across HR teams, and champion process excellence by delivering insights, analytics, and performance measures that help leaders make data‑driven decisions. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned process expert who wants to shape how HR works, now and into the future.
Required is a Copy of Certification(s) which can be accessed in the Applicant Documents Section of the application under Specific Request 1.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Minimum 5+ years in HR operations or administration with demonstrated process improvement experience.
Deadline to Apply 03/15/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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