Title: HR Operations Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid NYC - three days per week)
First Look:
The Arena Group is looking for a talented HR Operations Project Manager to help us take our People & HR strategy to new heights. If hired, you will play a key role in assisting, ideating, and/or executing our important year-round HR responsibilities such as benefit enrollment, performance management, leave reporting, and additional projects as assigned. You will also be tasked with being the “face of HR,” in our beautiful, newly launched Midtown Manhattan office. The ability to continually ensure a welcoming work environment is essential.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about people, media, and technology, with a desire to work in a vibrant and growing company. Those who thrive in this role will challenge themselves to improve processes and day-to-day operations to take their career and The Arena Group to the next level.
Please apply if you have demonstrated experience in HR project management, an understanding of standard HR methodologies/best practices, and experience in supporting both in-person and remote employees (fun fact: we have employees in over 30 states here at Arena!). Please read the full description below for more details. Extra points if you bring a great sense of humor and a love of caffeine!
The Arena Group’s expected annualized base salary range for this position is currently $75,000 - $95,000 USD. Actual salaries will vary based on multiple factors including location, education, experience, and other factors permitted by law. The listed salary range is but one component of The Arena Group’s total compensation and benefits available to its employees. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S., and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.
What You’ll Do:
Serve as primary HR liaison for HRIS (ADP) reporting and payroll changes.
Ensure accurate data entry into HRIS and timely submission of corresponding paperwork.
Manage benefits administration including enrollments, QLEs, and terminations.
Assist with annual open enrollment planning and execution.Act as a liaison with various insurance carriers and foster effective relationships with client representatives.
Perform customer service functions by answering ad-hoc employee requests and questions related to HR/People programs, functions, and initiatives.
Complete I-9 related duties as assigned (including verifying approved I-9 documentation, and maintaining I-9 files).
Help execute seasonal HR responsibilities such as benefit enrollment, performance management, and leave reporting.
Disseminate information and news such as policy changes, benefits updates, training, classification, and compensation updates, etc. to various teams across Arena.
Provide general administrative support such as arranging meetings, preparing reports/documents, and tracking deadlines with various leaders and stakeholders to create ease and efficiency within HR processes.
Assist with new hire orientation and employee termination processes for both on-site and remote employees.
Collaborate with all Arena leadership and personnel to ensure that team needs are met and employee engagement efforts are maintained.
Assist in maintaining employee files and ensuring that personnel files are up-to-date.
Initiate front office and social programs for employees, and act as a cultural ambassador for Arena.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
HRIS experience / proficiency (1-2 years experience, preferred).
A working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures (3-5 years experience, preferred).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Stellar organizational skills & attention to detail.
Outstanding time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and/or related software.
Snapshot of Benefits:
Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401K), with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter Benefits
Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
12 Paid Holidays
About Us:
The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands. Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content, while also leveraging quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade.com, and Men’s Journal to build their businesses. The company aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of incredible brands. Visit us at thearenagroup.net and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.
The Arena Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.