HRIS Data Specialist (Temporary)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Queens, NY is seeking an HRIS Data Specialist (Temporary) to maintain and update employee information across HRIS, payroll, and related systems. You will prepare, analyze, and reconcile large data sets and HR reports using advanced Excel features.

The role focuses on data auditing, processing employee changes, and supporting payroll with accuracy and confidentiality. A strong eye for detail and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support diverse workforce operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required, with a college degree preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of administrative, HR operations, HR data, reporting, or related experience is required.
• Excel Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, including the ability to analyze, manipulate, reconcile, and report on large data sets.
• Systems Experience: Experience working with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or other employee data systems is required.
• HR Knowledge: Familiarity with employee records, HR administration, payroll support, or workforce data processes is preferred, with union environment experience a plus.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, organization, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills are required, with bilingual Spanish and English skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• HR Data Management: Maintain and update employee information across HRIS, timekeeping, payroll, and related workforce systems.
• Data Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and reconcile large employee data sets and recurring HR reports using advanced Excel functionality.
• Data Auditing: Perform regular audits to identify discrepancies, validate employee information, and maintain accurate workforce records.
• Employee Changes: Process employee status updates, onboarding and offboarding information, schedule changes, rate updates, and other HR transactions.
• Payroll Support: Review timekeeping and payroll-related reports, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with HR, payroll, and operations teams.
• Compliance & Administration: Support union reporting, employee classifications, documentation, and other HR administrative processes while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, reporting processes, and administrative workflows.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

HRIS Data Specialist (Temporary)

Compensation: $20–$25/hour

Location: Queens, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Responsibilities as the HRIS Data Specialist (Temporary):

• HR Data Management: Maintain and update employee information across HRIS, timekeeping, payroll, and related workforce systems.
• Data Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and reconcile large employee data sets and recurring HR reports using advanced Excel functionality.
• Data Auditing: Perform regular audits to identify discrepancies, validate employee information, and maintain accurate workforce records.
• Employee Changes: Process employee status updates, onboarding and offboarding information, schedule changes, rate updates, and other HR transactions.
• Payroll Support: Review timekeeping and payroll-related reports, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with HR, payroll, and operations teams.
• Compliance & Administration: Support union reporting, employee classifications, documentation, and other HR administrative processes while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, reporting processes, and administrative workflows.

Qualifications for the HRIS Data Specialist (Temporary):

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required, with a college degree preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of administrative, HR operations, HR data, reporting, or related experience is required.
• Excel Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, including the ability to analyze, manipulate, reconcile, and report on large data sets.
• Systems Experience: Experience working with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or other employee data systems is required.
• HR Knowledge: Familiarity with employee records, HR administration, payroll support, or workforce data processes is preferred, with union environment experience a plus.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, organization, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills are required, with bilingual Spanish and English skills preferred.