A media agency in NYC is seeking to hire an HR Operations Specialist to join their growing team on a contract basis.
About the Opportunity:
- Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm OR 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Setting: Hybrid (3 days in the office; 2 days remote)
Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute employee and consultant lifecycle transactions (onboarding, job changes, consultant extensions, terminations) using Workday HCM and Helix ticketing system
- Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Payroll, HRSSC, IT) to streamline HR processes and resolve system-related issues. Manage a high volume of Helix support tickets, prioritizing and escalating as needed
- Process complex severance payments in coordination with HRSSC & Payroll
- Manage severance reporting
- Assist with maintaining consultant and intern tracking spreadsheet
- Manage the process for anniversary awards inclusive of Workday processing
- Other projects, assignments as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 3+ years of experience in HR Operations, with hands-on Workday experience
- Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and data privacy
- Experience with Workday EIBs
- Familiarity with ticketing tools
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills
- Proven track record of effectively prioritizing and multitasking
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Self-started with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook. Familiarity with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking systems
