Contract HR Shared Services Specialist

Proofpoint

Proofpoint

People & HR
draper, ut, usa
Posted on Sep 11, 2025

About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.


How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

The Role

Proofpoint is seeking a Contract HR Shared Services Specialist to join our team in Draper UT. This role is a great opportunity to have direct impact on employee lifecycle and experience through supporting with onboarding, offboarding, partnering with key HR Stakeholders and enhancing the employee experience. The HR Shared Services Specialist will be the main point of contact for all HR inquiries from initial requests through fulfilment and will partner with our local and regional talent teams to identify solutions and resolve employee issues in a timely fashion. You will be expected to be independent and proactive, with a customer service mindset and great stakeholder management skills.

Your Day to Day:

  • Triage and respond to cases via our service management system and shared inboxes and providing resolution in a timely manner and meeting the SLAs, to our employees and various internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure the accuracy of employee data through the management of employee systems and processes
  • Support with onboarding, offboarding and employee life cycle processes and queries
  • Partner with the Benefits, Payroll, HRBPs, Immigration and compliance team in delivering the best customer service but also partner in various projects
  • Provide testing support for Workday updated releases, integration changes and new functionality rollouts
  • Actively participate in implementation of new policies and processes
  • Help create and manage the HR Shared services knowledgebase
  • Process a variety of HR transactions, ensuring compliance and integrity throughout the system
  • Be able to provide reports and data analysis on request
  • Always maintain discretion in matters of confidentiality

What you Bring to the Team:

  • Experience in a HR Shared Services hub, ideally tech company but not a must
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint and other tools that help eliminate manual steps from HR processes by automating and integrating to ensure greater operational efficiency
  • Team player but also able to work individually
  • Exceptional problem solving, time management, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Keen to learn and expand the knowledge and skills

Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits

• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.

• Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].

• Annual wellness and community outreach days

• Always on recognition for your contributions

• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!