Global HR Shared Services Specialist
7 months ago
At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission - to eliminate the back row in education - and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world's leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings - from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.
**What We're Looking For**:
The Global HR Shared Services Specialist will be responsible for the execution of the transactional HR Shared Services tasks as well as monitoring and maintaining the HR Services desk. This role will support the Global HR team by executing on HR service desk requests, onboarding, terminations and maintenance of the HRIS (Workday). The HR Shared Services specialist will be the first point of contact for HR Queries and will provide tier 1 HR assistance.
**Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To**:
- Execute on HR Service Desk request (JIRA), triage query or escalate appropriately
- Process Unemployment Claims
- Responsible for confirmation of employment / Employment Authorization Process (uConfirm & Payroll)
- Global onboarding support and processes to ensure the smooth transition of our new starters
- Terminations and relevant steps
- HR System related duties related to Workday, Greenhouse and Sterling
- Background and Right to work checking
- Management of One-time payments support for the Compensation & Benefits team
**Things That Should Be In Your Background**:
- Relevant qualification (HR or IS preferred)
- 1 - 2 years functional experience
- HR systems familiarity (WorkDay preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High service delivery and performance mindset
- Good understanding of HR activities
**Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role**:
- JIRA background would be beneficial
**Benefits & Culture**
Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you're excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us - and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow
We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, ZA benefits include:
- 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
- Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
- 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization, study leave, sports leave and a company-wide festive season break
**2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement**
At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we've taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.
**About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)**
**About edX**
edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world's top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.
NoBackRow
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U's equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not li
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