People & Culture Generalist

People & Culture Generalist

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in the Downtown Brooklyn Arts District whose work spans contemporary visual, music and performing arts, media, media education and civic engagement action. For over forty years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn's cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers. As a creative catalyst for their community, BRIC ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyn's creative future.

BRIC seeks a People & Culture Generalist to assist with administration for a department that prioritizes an employee-first approach. The People & Culture Generalist will act as an Human Resource Information System (HRIS) administrator, supporting primarily with payroll processing and general departmental administration.

The People & Culture Generalist will be responsible for the following in addition to any other duties as assigned by their supervisor, the Associate Director of People & Culture:

• Oversee the bi-weekly closure of time and attendance; review and verify timecards to ensure completion, accuracy, and supervisor approvals.
• Work with the Associate Director of People & Culture to make payroll adjustments in the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), ensuring accuracy and detailed record keeping of adjustments.
• Manage all personnel files to ensure compliance and up-to-date record keeping, including supporting the transition of physical files to digital formats.
• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, responding promptly to resolve discrepancies or issues.
• Support updates to the HRIS and act as a point of contact to help resolve HRIS and payroll-related questions.
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports on employee data through ADP.
• Support the distribution and administration of employee-related materials and benefits, including W-2 forms, transit cards, physical payroll checks, and other required documentation.
• Assist with payroll processing and related administrative updates, including show code creation and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Provide support for recruitment and onboarding processes, including assisting with candidate screenings, hiring seasonal staff, onboarding logistics, and offboarding coordination.
• Assist with performance evaluation processes and support the resolution of minor employee relations matters as needed.
• Maintain and update People & Culture resources, including documents on the staff intranet, employee directories, staff social platforms, and the organizational chart.
• Support department-wide initiatives and staff engagement activities, including planning and coordinating bi-weekly all-staff gatherings and meetings.
• Assist with employee support initiatives, including workspace needs, ID badge creation, and other staff accommodations.
• Support invoicing and administrative processes related to departmental expenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

You'll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:

• Mission & Values Alignment: A passion for BRIC's support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community, igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.
• Detail Oriented: The Generalist will handle confidential employee benefits and compensation data, a keen eye for detail is essential.
• Effective Communication & Discretion: The ideal candidate must be an enthusiastic and positive communicator who can maintain discretion.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: The candidate should have experience and a deep commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in the context of People & Culture. They should also be passionate about finding innovative approaches to fostering equality in the workplace.
• Technological acumen: Requirements for this role include a strong command of ADP and a minimum of 1 year of experience working with payroll and benefits. This position provides an excellent opportunity to enhance existing Human Resource skills. While prior experience is valued, candidates with exceptional problem-solving abilities can compensate for limited experience.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000.
• Status and location: This is a full-time, exempt role based in our Brooklyn office.
• Benefits: BRIC has a comprehensive benefits package, including: paid time off, 403B retirement plan, pre-tax transit cards, medical flexible spending plans and more. BRIC currently pays 100% of the premium for employee medical, dental and vision coverage starting on the first of the month after 2 months of employment.
• Mission & Values: BRIC is committed to building Brooklyn's creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

How to Apply:

All applicants must submit a resume together with a cover letter outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal. Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.