OUR MISSION

Segerstrom Center for the Arts believes in the power of performing arts to transform lives and that the shared experience and exploration of the arts will help unite Orange County, creating a more culturally connected and vital community. We will help shape the Orange County of the future through meaningful collaborations with diverse communities, embracing creativity in all its forms and enabling a more inclusive, vibrant performing arts scene at the Center and across the region. We will maintain the excellence of our core artistic and educational programs while demonstrating the entrepreneurial resolve to extend resources, know-how and creativity into the communities we engage with. The Center will be transformed into a cultural hub and dynamic town square deeply ingrained in the fabric of our community. Artistically ambitious yet accessible to all, the Center will shine as the very model of the successful performing arts center of the future. We will show that together we thrive when we make the arts matter.

DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources (HR) Department at Segerstrom Center for the Arts is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment that values our greatest asset – our people. Our team plays a pivotal role in supporting the overall success of the organization by attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Our mission is to empower and engage employees, cultivate a culture of continuous growth, and ensure compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements. We strive to create an atmosphere where every individual feels respected, supported, and inspired to contribute their best to the company's success.

JOB SUMMARY

The HRIS Specialist is an expert in human resources management systems and provides overall support to the HR team as it relates to the HRIS system (currently UKG). Working directly with the HR team and UKG to resolve issues, customize settings, build reports, support integrations, and train front line users on the HRIS system. HRIS specialist will also collaborate with the IT department on current and prospective integrations.

JOB DUTIES*

The HRIS Specialist collects data and analyzes it to improve HR strategies and processes and suggests ways to increase the functional productivity and workflow of the HR department.
The HRIS Specialist collaborates with the HR team to automate, integrate, and configure core HR processes. Reporting to the VPHR, they play a key leadership role in defining how HRIS can be optimized to provide an amazing employee experience that supports the company’s goal to become a high impact HR organization.
Lead the continuous evaluation and evolution of HR Systems that include time and attendance, payroll systems, HR system and integrations.
Actively identifies and resolves issues or opportunities for enhanced user experience and other HRIS integrations.
Proactively handles HRIS debugging of payroll and timekeeping issues including acting as the lead on handling tickets with the HRIS system, escalating when necessary and seeing things through to resolution.
Develops, documents, and maintains all current and new HRIS business process workflows for efficiency and compliance.
Partners with cross-functional team members and IT team members on HRIS-related issues, reporting, enhancements, and queries.
Translates functional requirements into work breakdown structures and technical specifications via information gathering, workshops, sessions, and interviews.
Maintains and administers ad hoc report writing tools for end users; training and assisting users on the ad hoc report writing tools.
Communicates with project teams, clients, and vendors.
Listens to employee needs and helps train employees by explaining complex technical issues and solutions in a plain and common descriptive manner.
Supports the overall HR team’s vision and strategy.

*Other duties may be assigned in support of departmental goals.

REQUIREMENTS*

Required experience with UKG, and preferred experience with other HRIS systems.
Required 2-3 years’ experience handling payroll with Union employees and union rules.
Required Excel high proficiency.
Required working knowledge of data management systems (Access preferred).
Requires bachelor’s degree in human resources, information technology, computer science or related field.
Requires 3-5 years of experience in HRIS systems.
Required experience working with other technologies involved in integrations such as benefits providers, recruiting applications, and financial software.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, Segerstrom Center for the Arts will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform essential functions of their job

COMPETENCIES

Experience managing HRIS fixes, changes, implementations, transitions, and upgrades.
Highly detailed and process-oriented leader with the ability to collaborate with both non-technical and technical persons in translating requirements.
Experience working with financial general ledger codes preferred.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with high level of accuracy.
Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Experience in managing data and high level of excel proficiency.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly sitting or standing at workstation in an office or cubicle setting.
Continually working with a computer and use of the phone.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

WORK CONDITIONS

Office setting with normal noise level in the work environment but can fluctuate depending on scheduled events.

COMPENSATION

403B with match
Core Benefits + Supplemental benefits
Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Company Holidays, Early Release)
Salary Range: $73,500-$83,500

HOW TO APPLY:
Send your resume and a cover letter containing your salary requirements as separate PDF attachments to jobs@scfta.org . No phone calls, please.

EEO-1 Statement: Segerstrom is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric.), exercising the right to family care and medical leave related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, engaging in protected activity, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture, religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, sex/gender, and sexual orientation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,500.00 - $83,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience level:

2 years
3 years
5 years

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

HRIS: 3 years (Required)
Payroll processing w/Union: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Costa Mesa, CA 92626: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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