HRIS Data Specialist (Temporary)

Temporary role located in Queens, NY, paying $20–$25/hour.

About the role

This potential temporary-to-permanent opportunity supports HRIS data management, employee records, reporting, and HR operations within a fast-paced organization. The HRIS Data Specialist will use Microsoft Excel and HR systems to analyze and maintain employee data, prepare reports, ensure data accuracy, and support HR and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Schedule

Monday to Friday (in-office).

Pay

$20–$25/hour.