Manager Workforce

MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC • New York, NY

6d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Workforce role heads a team that supports venue operations and human resources regarding time & attendance, scheduling, and application of CBA rules and practices. The Manager is a liaison between our team and our client groups that we support throughout our companies and facilitate business needs pertaining to system automation or process improvements with time & attendance, payroll, employee/manager customer service, enforcement of policies, and reporting & analytics. As a manager, the person within this role will troubleshoot escalated concerns from employees and management, as well as providing coaching, training & feedback to full and part-time team members working in our space. This role will also be relied on heavily to troubleshoot and test new system configuration from our Workforce specific IT team. The Manager must be knowledgeable in all time & attendance, scheduling, labor, and application of CBA rules and company policies, with a focus on ensuring consistent adherence to processes and procedures while simultaneously identifying opportunities for improvement or harmonization to ensure that scheduling and time & attendance systems are meeting the evolving needs of both the department and external system users.

Requirements

• 4+ years supervisory experience
• prior experience in a Theater/Arena work environment or similar capacity with exposure to Collective Bargaining (CBA) work rules and scheduling procedures preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office including advanced Excel (lookups, pivot tables, formulas) and ability to quickly learn & use new systems; demonstrated experience working with scheduling and/or Time & Attendance applications or programming
• Analytical approach to issue identification and problem solving, exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities, time management, problem-solving, motivational, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage conflict and respond to customer problems in a highly sensitive, heightened and urgent environment while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and business ethics
• Must be able to manage heavy volume of front-line employee and manager interactions, ensure accountability, multi-task & prioritize, and make decisions under pressure using sound business judgment in a deadline-oriented environment
• Experience motivating, mentoring & developing a team
• Demonstrates integrity, tact, diplomacy and a commitment to company values, and principles while ensuring the upmost consistency

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Available and responsive to the needs of all managers and employees supported by the People Practices department, in person or via phone/email.
• Ensures adherence to company policies and maintains high integrity standards.
• Escalates issues within the department or across business units as appropriate.
• Understand the company’s business, with specialized expertise in the operational needs and contractual requirements of the business units supported by the department.
• Provide oversight of team members to ensure adherence to deadlines pertaining to payroll submissions and time & attendance record keeping.
• Own our “End of Period Processing” process where they will export our weekly payroll data files for company payroll processing.
• The Manager will also be responsible for advancing pay weeks in our system.
• Develop and use collaborative relationships and critical thinking skills to identify opportunities for process improvements or system enhancements that support stakeholder needs and create efficiencies across the operation.
• Develop, coordinate, and lead live & virtual group and one-on-one training for system end users at all levels, ranging from frontline employees to business leaders.
• Maintain organized, concise, and up-to-date standard operating procedures and ensures adequate cross training of direct reports to provide contingency coverage.
• Communicate relevant information to peers and direct reports in a timely manner, ensuring all teammates understand the operational impact of changes to processes and/or personnel.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to team members.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

Benefits

• MSG recognizes the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward.
• We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers.
• Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
• We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds!
• MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
• MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree