HR Business Partner I, NYCT

Position at MTA Headquarters |—————-|————————————————–| | JOB TITLE: | HR Business Partner I, NYCT | | DEPT/DIV: | People | | SUPERVISOR: | Manager, HRBP | | WORK LOCATION: | 149 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | | HOURS OF WORK: | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required | | FULL/PART-TIME | FULL | | SALARY RANGE: | $85,000 – $92,000 | | DEADLINE: | Until filled | This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. Opening The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities. Job Summary This role will serve as assigned agency HR Business Partner (HRBP), responsible for assisting with the implementation of the MTA People Department’s (HR) integrated solutions, programs, and strategies; as well as provide administrative support to ensure the success of the Agency HRBP team and assist with implementing HR strategies, initiatives, and programs across multiple functions. The incumbent will also assist with implementing day-to-day HR activities related to supporting departments, respond to inquiries and assist with practical and effective business solutions efficiently, while providing exceptional customer service. Incumbent will be assigned as an agency lead for reasonable accommodations. In addition, the incumbent will be assigned special projects to further position the People Team and Agency success. Responsibilities Assist the People team senior leadership with monitoring and implementing programs facilitated by other People towers such as Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Policies, Organization Design, Succession Planning etc. Work with the HRBP team to respond to and meet HR business needs of clients. Provide human resources support to People team by assisting with, reasonable accommodation requests, leave requests, coordinate and participate in monthly client meetings, internal postings, processing internal promotions, responding to inquiries from the general HRBP mailbox, enter PARs and PURs for 50,000 workforce. Oversees daily HR activities for the designated client group while ensuring alignment with broader organizational priorities. Cultivates a consultative partnership with business leaders to understand their objectives, provide proactive guidance, and deliver exceptional HR support. Assist with the management and maintenance of databases to track metrics in different HR areas (e.g., recruitment status report, new hire tracking, medical scheduler, executive recruitment report, salary proposal log, rehire eligibility code to monitor progress, etc.). Review HRIS data to ensure accuracy and generates ad hoc queries to ensure data integrity. Initiate and track related personnel actions (e.g., PARs, PURs) to ensure they are processed timely and accurately. Collect HR and organizational data to measure success: learn, iterate, and improve; analyze trends. Perform research and other duties as required to function as an integral member of the Agency HRBP team and MTA People (HR) department in accomplishing overall department goals and objectives. Identify, strengthen, and utilize communication networks throughout the Agency to determine and address employee needs and increase awareness of employee engagement priorities and programs. Contribute to a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. May participate and provide general support in employer sponsored events and/or programs such as recognition awards, Take Your Child to Work Day, Administrative Professionals’ Day, Team Building events, etc., assist with facilitating the development of new initiatives, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Perform other duties as required. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Practical working knowledge of at least one (1) of the following human resource disciplines: recruitment, compensation, performance management, employee relations, HRIS, or benefits. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Minimum 3 years of Human Resources experience. The Following is/are preferred Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) may be substituted for two years of work experience. Familiarity with HRIS Systems Experience or understanding of Reasonable Accommodation Process Other Information May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends) Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites. According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”). Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr