Human Resources Coordinator

This position serves as HR Coordinator for Scholastic US HR systems – Workday and Kronos. Work includes entering and approving data for employees through employee life cycle – hire, job changes, leaves, termination, etc. This position shares responsibility with the other HR data entry team members and works closely with the HR and Payroll teams across Scholastic US.

The HR Coordinator will enter transactions, create and run reports, audit and analyze data, ensure data integrity within various HR databases, train other HR coordinators, and make recommendations for process improvements in the HR department. 

The position requires HR compliance knowledge, consulting skills and data analytical skill, as well as excellent problem solving skills, and flexibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Act as HR Coordinator and serve as the SME in Scholastic HR Systems for HCM, Payroll and Time & Attendance. 
  • Process Worker Data Change requests including promotions, demotions, transfers, leave start and returns, terminations for both professional and non-professional staff. 
  • Processes and Administers assigned pay and HR policies for workers including One-Time Payments, Sign-On Bonuses, Retention Programs, Safety, Seasonal Reporting and Recognition bonus programs
  • Supports Biweekly Payroll Processing as needed through submitting information to payroll where not systemic.
  • Ensure data integrity by conducting regular audits of data within all HR systems.
  • Work with HRISNY on Workday enhancements, record integrity, and train other HR staff in process changes where needed.
  • Follow through on data entry including completion of business processes, validation processes were entered correctly when routed to HR Coordinator group
  • Create, manage and execute regular and ad hoc reports from Workday, Kronos and other databases for HR team, Payroll and Management staff, as well as request from NYO.
  • Responsible for shared work and unemployment claims for all SI
  • Create, design, and build consistent approaches, and systems for analytics, reporting and data comparisons and validations across various HR data sources and processes.
  • Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including Workday, Kronos, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors’ practices, and other sources.
  • Prepares reports of data results, along with recommendations, and presents and explains findings to HR team and/or senior leadership.
  • Member of the Work Force Dimensions team – Workday people data expert and HR technical SME for system implementation and upgrades concerning HR people data, understanding input into and output from Workday.  Divisional HR SME and process lead.  Assist with the creation of test scenarios, data creation and input, and validating test results.
  • Maintain HR databases where used as part of HR Operations processes
  • Assist with diversity initiatives through partnership with NY corporate communications.
  • Backs up team member who enters new hire information into Workday and Kronos. 
  • Participates in audits, including OFCCP audits and SOX compliance audits. (changed from Leads as that would be the manager’s role, yes?)
  • Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency in the HR Department. 
  • Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
  • May participate in other critical HR projects or perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.
  • Forms – responsible for copying and keeping adequate personnel and benefit forms
  • Assist with keeping file room, inventory and storage room organized – Upload to WD

WHO WE ARE

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children’s media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services  that support children’s learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.  True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

• 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment

• Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT    (Qualifications)

  • BA Degree in Human Resources, business, management information systems or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of Human Resource experience or related appropriate experience.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is a must.
  • Team-oriented, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong business process and customer focus; detail-oriented with an ability to see and respond to needs in a succinct way.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Results orientation with strong track record of success in delivering on objectives
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, relational databases and SQL preferred.
  • Some experience in developing queries/reports/metrics and data analysis.
  • Experience in Workday and/or Kronos is a plus.
  • Demonstrated oral and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have a high level of analytical skill to obtain and organize data. 
  • Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 55,000.00 – 65,000.00

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