What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Administrator position at Great Performances?
Job Description
About us:
From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values:
Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Administrator to join our Human Resources team. This role will provide vital support across multiple HR functions, including employee records management, recruitment, on-boarding, compliance reporting, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess at least one year of relevant experience and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Base salary: $22.00 per/hour
Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
About us:
From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values:
Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Administrator to join our Human Resources team. This role will provide vital support across multiple HR functions, including employee records management, recruitment, on-boarding, compliance reporting, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess at least one year of relevant experience and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update employee records in both digital and physical formats.
- Assist in filing employee documents in ADP.
- Prepare and email termination letters.
- Collaborate with the HR Specialist to conduct audits of HR processes and employee records.
- Assist with job postings and coordinate the recruitment process.
- Schedule interviews and maintain communication with candidates.
- Provide support for employee on-boarding and off-boarding procedures.
- Facilitate event staff open calls by assisting with on-boarding processes, attendance sheets, and applications.
- Represent the company at job fairs to support recruitment efforts.
- Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and activities.
- Respond to HR email correspondence, including employee inquiries, candidate questions, verification requests, and general HR matters.
- Assist the HR Specialist in preparing management reports such as EEO, ACA, and labor statistics.
- Schedule meetings for the HR team and maintain the HR calendar.
- Support various HR projects and Great Performances events as required.
- Must be fluent in Spanish.
- At least 1 year of experience in HR or administrative roles.
- Hospitality experience is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., ADP) is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Base salary: $22.00 per/hour
Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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