HR Operations and Analytics Specialist

Battery Park City Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness and commuter programs

Flexible spending account and employer

Pension and deferred compensation

Learning and professional development

Job summary

The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) is seeking an HR Operations & Analytics Specialist to transform workforce data into actionable insights and streamline HR processes across the organization. You will develop dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and HR systems, maintain data accuracy, and support HR programs from recruitment to benefits, contributing to an enhanced employee experience at BPCA.

Collaborating across teams, you will drive continuous improvement, help automate

Qualifications

• Five years of HR experience with strong reporting and analytics expertise.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and Power BI for dashboard development.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and HRIS systems.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, DocuSign, and document workflows.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to handle confidential information and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop workforce dashboards, reports, and KPIs using Excel, Power BI, and HR systems.
• Analyze trends in recruitment, retention, turnover, demographics, engagement, and training.
• Maintain data accuracy and prepare workforce, compliance, benefits, and learning reports.
• Update organizational charts and provide insights to support leadership decisions.
• Support and optimize HR systems, automate tasks, streamline workflows, and improve processes.
• Develop and maintain HR forms, procedures, workflows, and documentation.
• Support system upgrades, testing, employee training, and technology adoption.
• Maintain HR SharePoint resources.
• Process employee transactions (hires, promotions, salary changes, status changes, separations) and assist with time-off requests and reporting.
• Maintain confidential personnel and training records; coordinate approvals via DocuSign and benefits reconciliation.

Skills

HR analytics

Advanced Excel

Power BI

ADP Workforce Now

SharePoint

DocuSign

Adobe Acrobat

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

DocuSign

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) is a New York State public benefit corporation dedicated to creating a vibrant, sustainable community on Manhattan’s Lower West Side. Through innovative resiliency initiatives, green spaces, public art, affordable housing, and year-round programming, we help make Battery Park City a great place to live, work, and visit.

Are you analytical, tech-savvy, and passionate about improving how HR works? The HR Operations & Analytics Specialist transforms workforce data into actionable insights, strengthens HR systems, and streamlines processes that support employees across BPCA.

This role combines HR analytics, technology, process improvement, and employee lifecycle support to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and the overall employee experience.

What You'll Do

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Develop workforce dashboards, reports, and KPIs using Excel, Power BI, and HR systems.
• Analyze trends in recruitment, retention, turnover, demographics, engagement, and training.
• Maintain data accuracy and prepare workforce, compliance, benefits, and learning reports.
• Update organizational charts and provide insights to support leadership decisions.

HR Systems & Process Improvement

• Support and optimize HR systems, including ADP Workforce Now and 15Five.
• Identify opportunities to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and improve HR processes.
• Develop and maintain HR forms, procedures, workflows, and documentation.
• Support system upgrades, testing, employee training, and technology adoption.
• Maintain HR SharePoint resources.

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

• Process employee transactions, including hires, promotions, salary changes, status changes, and separations.
• Assist employees and managers with time-off requests, system issues, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel and training records.
• Coordinate approvals through DocuSign and support benefits billing reconciliation.

What We’re Looking For

• Five years of relevant HR experience, including strong expertise in HR systems, reporting, and analytics.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, with experience developing reports and analyzing workforce data.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset, attention to detail, and curiosity about new technologies.
• Ability to handle confidential information and collaborate effectively across teams.

Our Culture

At BPCA, we foster a workplace where employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We embrace collaboration, belonging, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Why Join BPCA?

Make a meaningful impact while helping shape a vibrant, sustainable community. BPCA offers opportunities to grow professionally, collaborate across departments, and contribute to work that benefits generations to come.

Our Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness and commuter programs
• Flexible spending account and employer match
• Pension and deferred compensation plans
• Learning and professional development opportunities

Battery Park City Authority is committed to equal employment opportunities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.