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HR Operations Effectiveness Analyst

Thrivent Financial

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$70–95K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–95K/yr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The HR Operations Effectiveness Analyst implements and supports processes and solutions that meet HR division and Center of Excellence requirements and support the Product Operating Model. The role may also contribute to core HR services, including call and case management. The analyst plans and onboards processes, manages work plans, tracks metrics, and supports decision-making through dashboards and performance insights.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationIndependent WorkPartneringStrategy ExecutionOrganizationProject ManagementAdaptabilityBusiness AcumenExecutionData-Driven Decision-MakingJudgmentCollaborationContact Center OperationsHR ProcessesBusiness Process ImprovementAttention to DetailAccuracyCompliancePrioritizationConfidentialityMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointOutlookWorkdayCase Management ToolsFinancial ServicesData VisualizationHR DataHR Information SystemsHR ApplicationsResearchAnalytical SkillsContinuous ImprovementLean Six Sigma

Qualifications

Bachelor's in HR, Business, Psychology, Communications or Related Field or Equivalent Work Experience3+ Years HR ExperienceContact Center ExperienceOccasional Travel

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

MN - Minneapolis

United States

Full time

REQ-48816

The HR Operations Effectiveness Analyst is responsible for implementing and supporting processes and solutions, used by the HR Operations team, to effectively meet HR division and Center of Excellence (COE) requirements while providing for the operational needs of the Product Operating Model. As needed, the Analyst augments the HR Operations team by participating in the delivery of core services such as call and case management and process delivery.

The incumbent must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and partner effectively. The incumbent will be relied on to deliver on key initiatives and must develop and manage work plans/roadmaps.

The incumbent will be responsible to articulate opportunities, plan and onboard new processes, determine resources required, provide progress updates and track metrics/create dashboards to offer insights for decision-making and measure performance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage content/knowledge tools and resources and ensure information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.

  • Lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, including root case analysis and process improvement.

  • Identify risks and implement and monitor HR Operations controls.

  • Establish performance metrics, partner to create dashboards and communicate performance outcomes.

  • Completes Quality Assurance evaluations of HR Service Center Representatives.

  • Enhance process by which operational business tasks are completed.

  • Partner with cross-functional entities to improve the employee experience with process and technology, deliver value and provide excellent client service.

  • Model Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, communications, or related field; or equivalent work experience.

  • 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR Operations, or related area.

  • Strong strategy execution/implementation, organization, and project management skills with demonstrated ability to adapt to change and reprioritize plans.

  • Strong business acumen, and strength in execution with excellence.

  • Data-driven decision-maker with strong personal and professional judgement.

  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner with others at all levels within the organization.

  • Experience in a contact center environment with a solid understanding of HR processes and practices.

  • Ability to quickly learn, manage, and improve complex business processes.

  • Strong organization and attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and compliance.

  • Effectively manage competing priorities and shifting demands.

  • Maintain structure and accountability while remaining adaptable to change.

  • Communicative and work well independently.

  • Proficient in MS office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality.

  • Ability to travel occasionally for key meetings or initiatives.

Preferred:

  • Workday experience.

  • Case Management tool experience.

  • Familiarity with financial services.

  • Strong knowledge of key messages, insights, and data visualization techniques.

  • Ability to articulate and represent a complex strategy in a simple and understandable manner.

  • Experience with foundational HR data, HR concepts/practices, HR information systems and applications.

  • Strong interest in growing and developing in the HR field.

  • Strong research and analytical skills are a plus.

  • Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma experience.

Pay Transparency

Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $70,434.00 - $95,294.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

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At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.

For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.

Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,621 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–95K/yr
  • Minnesota median$92–129K/yr85 salary ranges
  • US median$97–140K/yr2,568 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $83K, is 24% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($108K) — in the middle half of Human Resources salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 141 open Human Resources jobs in Minnesota and 5,621 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,914 postings).
Education
1,486 of the 5,621 open Human Resources jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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