People Operations Coordinator

Metropolis Metropolis · Vertical AI · New York, NY +1 · People

This role is for a People Operations Coordinator at Metropolis, a company focused on AI for the physical world. The coordinator will manage employee data, support onboarding, handle HR inquiries, and assist with reporting. Responsibilities include managing HR inboxes, maintaining employee information in HRIS systems (AS400, Dayforce), facilitating the new hire process, reviewing change documents, processing payroll-related documents, cross-training in HR functions, creating HR/payroll reports, and assisting with New Metropolite Orientation. The role requires 1+ years of professional experience, proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, basic understanding of HR data management, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication. Familiarity with HRIS systems like AS400, Dayforce, and ICIMS is a plus. The company emphasizes in-person collaboration and has an office-first model. Compensation is hourly, with potential for additional benefits.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage and respond to inquiries from employees and managers across multiple HR and payroll inboxes
  2. Accurately enter and maintain employee information in HRIS systems, including AS400 and Dayforce, for transfers, promotions, salary changes, and terminations
  3. Facilitate the new hire process from ICIMS to the AS400, ensuring timely and accurate onboarding data
  4. Review and verify employee change documents to ensure completeness and proper authorization
  5. Sort incoming mail and process payroll-related documents, including garnishments and requests, for upload to ADP

Skills

Required

  • 1+ years of professional experience within a corporate setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace
  • Basic understanding of HR/People data management
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Nice to have

  • Eagerness to learn HRIS systems (AS400, Dayforce, ICIMS) and reporting tools