Human Resources Operations Associate

at  Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment

WHO WE ARE:

Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, and the Utica Comets. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.
HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do. Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base.
The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. The 76ers have attracted the industry’s top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry. The 76ers offer a best-in-class workplace culture built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources Associate, located in Newark, NJ, works closely with the Director, Human Resources to provide professional and administrative support in a variety of functional areas. This is a full-time entry level HR position with the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop within a dynamic HR team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of previous experience working in a HR related role preferred (Relevant Internships included)
• Knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, ADA, and other employment-related laws and regulations preferred
• Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Possesses average proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, V-Lookups, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ADP Workforce is a plus
• Must be a strategic and critical thinker who is dynamic, forward thinking, extremely analytical, an “out-of-the-box-thinker”; and well organized.
• Must be an exceptional planner with the ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time.
• Possess the ability to interact and communicate with employees at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate a high degree of dependability and can work a full-time schedule.
• Must demonstrate highest degree of integrity and confidentiality related to employee information

• Facilitate new hire onboarding including communicating with new hire applicants, sending and monitoring online onboarding tasks, preparing welcome kits, and ensuring new hire set-up.
• Facilitate employee exit and departure process.
• Process employee personnel data changes, promotions, timekeeping actions, terminations, organizational changes, title changes, etc., pursuant to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain & file employee personnel records; both past and current records to ensure legal compliance (i.e. onboarding documents, I-9s, W-4s, etc.)
• Responsible for completing incoming unemployment claims & employment verifications
• Ability to work efficiently and in a timely manner with our payroll team to maintain up to date information in our employee timekeeping system (ABI)
• Assist with conducting internal quarterly audits to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Stay up to date on new HR regulations, policies, and procedures including but not limited to Collective Bargaining Agreements for union employees (CBA’s)
• Manage and maintain employee records and data integrity in the HRIS system.
• Handle the inventory of HR supplies and materials.
• Work with Director, Human Resources to support and/or lead employee engagement initiatives.
• Support, implement, set up, and break down various employee programming events.
• Maintain compliance with applicable reporting requirements including EEO-1, Benefit Audits, OSHA, OEWS, etc.
• Assist with answering general staff inquiries.
• Maintain human resource records in accordance with record retention policy.
• Ensure confidentiality of information with utmost discretion.
• Leverage HRIS to prepare and assist with ad-hoc reporting.
• Complete verification of employment requests.
• Collaboratively partner with teammates within the department to streamline and complete tasks and any applicable projects.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.