Human Resources Operations & Benefits Associate (New York)

Who We Are:

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) is one of the world’s leading natural gas companies with a multi-billion market cap. We are a global energy infrastructure company, and a recognized leader in accelerating the world's transition to cleaner energy.

We develop, finance, and operate natural gas facilities, power plants, and logistics solutions to rapidly deliver fully integrated, turnkey energy solutions to our customers. Our energy solutions spur economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship, and transform local industries and communities.

Our world-class team has expertise across power, infrastructure, transportation, logistics, and LNG, and a proven track record building and operating liquefaction facilities, onshore and offshore regasification terminals, pipelines, power plants, and innovative LNG delivery solutions.

We believe that everyone should have access to affordable, cleaner energy. We are driven by our vision of a world in which electricity is no longer a luxury good, and we are looking for talented, driven individuals to help us power the positive energy.

The Role:

We are seeking an HR Operations & Benefits Associate to support various global HR operations, business transformation initiatives, and data-driven decision making. These initiatives and projects include, but are not limited to, talent integration for new business units and assets, organizational restructuring, workforce planning and People Operations activities.

This role will be based in the company's New York headquarters. We are entrepreneurial, fast- moving, and motivated by a desire to change the way that energy and electricity are delivered around the world. We are looking for a motivated, highly experienced individual with shared beliefs and passion to come and help drive the journey.

What you will do:

• Serves as a key partner to HR leadership and business stakeholders by managing workforce data, compensation administration, HR systems, and process improvement initiatives.
• Key point of contact for any data management and reporting requests for both business leaders and the head of HR.
• Assist with the integration of HR Functions including HR Systems, Service Delivery, Payroll, and Talent Strategies.
• Perform audits on HR processes and documents, including hiring, termination of service, and payroll administration, when required.
• Identify areas for improvement with processes and systems.
• Work with team members to automate and streamline processes for future ERP to make reporting process more efficient.
• Ensure that Talent / People / HR Strategies are aligned with overall corporate strategic objectives.
• Optimize HRIS processes, integrate new software, and perform diagnostic tests.
• Ensure the efficient recording and secure storage of HR metrics.
• Assist with benefits open enrollment and general benefits administration.
• Lead HRIS implementations and enhance onboarding experiences.
• Deliver accurate headcount and compensation reporting.

What you bring:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in an HR Operations role, including change management initiatives, communications development, organizational design and development, HR strategy or operations, and /or talent solutions.
• Able to build strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in analyzing HRIS and HR performance metrics with keen attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in database management and security.
• Ability to keep up with technical innovation and trends in HRIS Analysis.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Oracle and ADP experience a plus.