Talent Acquisition Senior Operations Analyst

Morningstar, Inc.
life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
22 West Washington Street (Show on map)
Jul 24, 2025
The Group Morningstar's corporate functions play an essential role in supporting our company's strategic initiatives, day-to-day operations and infrastructure. The People and Culture team is the steward of Morningstar's unique culture. We design and deliver the end-to-end programs and experiences that support the entire talent lifecycle. By helping Morningstar employees succeed, we contribute to Morningstar's growth and success. The Role The Talent Acquisition Senior Operations Analyst is responsible for driving process improvement and automation across global recruitment operations. Reporting to the Director of Global Talent Acquisition Operations, you will leverage data analytics, industry research, and stakeholder input to enhance TA service delivery. This role focuses on identifying opportunities for process standardization, improving efficiency, and implementing solutions. You will collaborate across People & Culture functions to document standard operating procedures (SOPs), build and maintain a comprehensive training and knowledge library, and improve the User experience. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Director, Talent Acquisition Operations to document, refine, and establish global talent acquisition processes, including requirements gathering, leading user design sessions and using Lean Six Sigma tools to identify and prioritize efforts. Serve as a Workday subject matter expert for global Talent Acquisition teams, defining our roadmap of enhancements in partnership with the Workday team. Manage streamlined process for day-to-day questions and issues. Manage a portfolio of vendors such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, HireRight, Circa, etc. Ensure global teams are employing best in class processes and establish ongoing governance in partnership with global TA leadership. Identify and document reporting and/or dashboard needs. Monitor errors and defects in process or tools to identify root cause issues. Partner with Workday and IT teams to resolve/implement improvements. Collaborate across COE's to minimize organizational silos, integrate future state plans, and streamline communications. Engage with regional and in-country recruiting to provide guidance, share programs and tools to connect COE strategy with TA execution. Requirements Demonstrated expertise in specific areas of TA or HR operations which include but are not limited to talent acquisition technology, candidate/manager experience and data insights and analytics. Proficiency working with a wide variety of tools, including applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools. Proven success in identifying, designing and implementing process improvement; good command of data and analytics. Ability to present data to key stakeholders, establishing credibility and building trust with team and internal clients. Great verbal, written, and data-oriented communication skills. Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Bachelor's degree preferred. Compensation and Benefits At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide: Financial Health 75% 401k match up to 7% Stock Ownership Potential Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plansand coverages Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave Adoption Assistance Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities Annual Education Stipend Tuition Reimbursement Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts program Dollars for Doers volunteer program Paid volunteering days 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups Total Cash Compensation Range $92,525.00 - 157,275.00 USD Annual Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues. 001_MstarInc Morningstar Inc. Legal Entity