BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities with world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more. With an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million —the majority dedicated directly or indirectly to programming—BAM is a leading presenter of emerging and contemporary artists.
We have an opportunity for a Human Resources Coordinator! In this role you will master our HRIS, Paycom, and assist in recruitment coordination. BAM employs 250 full time employees, and up to 800 seasonal or part time employees. The HR Coordinator will help the HR department provide excellent customer service to all employees by managing and analyzing large amounts of data. The Coordinator will also assist in the logistics behind recruiting, such as interview scheduling. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is building their career in HR logistics or analytics, or someone interested in learning more about HR in general. This role requires comfort with both data analysis and providing hospitable support to BAM employees.
HRIS Management
Develops, optimizes and maintains BAM’s HRIS (Paycom)
Creates and supports a variety of reports using the appropriate tools, automating where possible
Ensure data integrity of the HRIS and HR Files
Research and propose new uses of Paycom to the HR team
Act as first point of conact for the Paycom account representative
Organize and champion the HR team’s requests or concerns to Paycom
Coordinate the time management portion of the weekly payroll process
Respond to employee questions about their HRIS data (i.e. time off accruals)
Train employees on HRIS best practices
Assist employess with HRIS use including password reset requests
Process personnel changes
Troubleshoot bugs/errors in HRIS
Recruitment Coordination
Assist in advertising open positions
Work directly with candidates, hiring managers and teams to schedule interviews and provide information
Perform reference checks
Ad hoc recruitment projects
Extensive and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other business intelligence reporting tools.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
At least two years of professional work experience in an office environment, preferably HR
Excellent computer skills in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent written communication skills
Some proficiency with mathematical formulas and budgets
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with an HRIS, preferably Paycom
High level of confidentiality
Ability to multi-task and interact in a friendly and professional manner
Ability to demonstrate patience
Team player, customer service oriented
Resourceful and motivated
Highly organized and detail oriented
Proactive problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Salary: $45,588, eligible for paid overtime. Comprehensive benefits package including pension.
Must complete an online application through BAM’s website - no phone calls, emails or walk ins, please.