*Looking for candidates with immediate availability only* The Human Resources Assistant-Process Improvement/Data Entry temporary employee will support the HR operations and benefits teams by maintaining accurate records and ensuring the integrity of data related to benefits and labor work streams that involve multiple departments, including HR, finance, information systems, payroll, and legal. The successful candidate must have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, proficiency in database management, and the ability to accurately process and organize information from various sources.
\n Primary ResponsibilitiesThe HR Assistant-Process Improvement will work closely with the benefit and operations teams to support the dues & contributions processes for 15+ unions. This work will involve:Working with ExcelWorking with Access DatabasesWorking across systems including our HCM, payroll and other systemsManual data entryUnderstanding the union requirements and the Met's requirementsThe HR Assistant will also support the financial reconciliations and invoicing processes for all of our health and welfare vendors, including medical, workers compensation, 403(b) and others.The HR Assistant process improvement will be responsible for working closely with IS (information systems) and HR operations to identify ways to improve our current employee related processes through jotform, docusign, Microsoft tools and other products. Skills and QualificationsAssociates degree in computer science or related field, or certifications.1-2 years experience working with data entry and process improvement in a cross departmental function.Prefer interest or experience in human resources/ benefit administration or labor managementExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong Excel skills and familiarity with other MS Office applicationsStrong technological aptitude with strong interest in learning more systemsMust be able to work well in a high-pressure/fast-paced environment.Must be able to deal with a variety of personality types with poise and professionalism.Must be able to learn and adapt to a changing work environment.Must be able to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.Must be able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team. Physical DemandsRegularly required to sit, talk, listen, use repetitive hand motions, stand, walk, reach, and bend.Occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.
\n$25 - $30 an hour
\nThe chosen candidate will be expected to start immediately and work in a temporary capacity for approximately two months. This short-term assignment requires adaptability and the ability to quickly integrate into the team to provide essential data entry and administrative support.
The Metropolitan Opera believes that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.