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Human Resources Assistant, Process Improvement/Data Entry (Temporary)

*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.

Primary Responsibilities

The 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 Excel
Working with Access Databases
Working across systems including our HCM, payroll and other systems
Manual data entry
Understanding the union requirements and the Met’s requirements
The 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 Qualifications

Associates 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 management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with other MS Office applications
Strong technological aptitude with strong interest in learning more systems
Must 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 Demands

Regularly required to sit, talk, listen, use repetitive hand motions, stand, walk, reach, and bend.
Occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.

$25 - $30 an hour

The 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.

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What You Should Know About Human Resources Assistant, Process Improvement/Data Entry (Temporary), The Metropolitan Opera

Are you ready to jump into a rewarding role as a Human Resources Assistant focusing on Process Improvement and Data Entry? Join The Metropolitan Opera in the vibrant Lincoln Center, New York, NY! We’re on the hunt for an enthusiastic team player who can start immediately for a temporary assignment of approximately two months. This role is all about supporting our HR operations and benefits teams while ensuring that we maintain absolute accuracy in our records. Your strong Excel skills and keen eye for detail will help you dive into responsibilities like managing data for over 15 unions and collaborating with multiple departments, including payroll, finance, and information systems. You’ll get hands-on experience with tools like Access, HCM systems, and more, while also engaging in manual data entry and financial reconciliation with our health and welfare vendors. If you have an associate degree in a related field and a passion for improving processes, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your HR skills and expand your knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. The team values diversity and seeks to recruit individuals from a variety of backgrounds to help us flourish as a leading performing arts institution. Get ready to make your mark at The Metropolitan Opera and contribute to a culture of mutual respect and equal opportunity.

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Human Resources Assistant at The Metropolitan Opera?

As a Human Resources Assistant at The Metropolitan Opera, your key responsibilities will include supporting the HR operations and benefits teams by maintaining accurate data records and overseeing the dues & contributions processes for 15+ unions. You will engage in working with Excel and Access databases, manual data entry, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with union and Met’s requirements.