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# Specialist, People Data

- **Company:** SSP INC.
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $56,160.0 - $68,640.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Issue Tracking Systems, Computerised Systems, HR Software, Data Management
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e5d7aff382e561a

## About the Role

If you are detail-oriented and take pride in accuracy, this role offers the opportunity to support critical HR operations in a fast-paced environment., * 3+ years of experience in HR Operations, People Data, or Shared Services

 * Experience working in a high-volume, ticket-based environment
 * Knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, payroll, and HR systems
 * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data
 * Systems proficiency including HRIS and Microsoft Excel
 * Strong communication and customer service skills

## Description

The Specialist, People Data supports the full employee lifecycle through accurate, timely, and compliant data management. This role operates within a high-volume, ticket-driven environment and partners closely with HR, Payroll, and Operations teams.

What You'll Do

 * Manage employee data transactions across the lifecycle including onboarding, job changes, payroll updates, and offboarding
 * Work within a ticketing system to triage, prioritize, and resolve requests efficiently
 * Support payroll processes including employee changes, audits, and corrections
 * Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness across HR systems
 * Partner with Payroll, HRIS, and field teams to resolve issues and maintain data integrity
 * Identify trends and support process improvements, * Opportunity to support a high-impact People Services function
 * Exposure to HRIS, payroll, and cross-functional operations
 * Fast-paced environment with opportunities to build and refine processes
 * Clear path for growth within HR Operations


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