Coordinator, HRIS Administration

About the National Hockey League

Established in 1917, the National Hockey League is the leading professional ice hockey league globally and ranks among the major pro sports organizations in the United States and Canada. With a workforce of more than 1,500 people across the US and Canada, it operates as an international sports and entertainment business focused on strengthening communities through hockey, guided by the belief that Hockey is for Everyone.

Role Overview

This position supports the Senior Manager, HR with the day-to-day operation and ongoing development of HRIS platforms. The coordinator will help maintain system integrity, process transactions, respond to user questions, and contribute to audits, upgrades, and process improvements. The role is highly hands-on and suited to someone who enjoys working with systems, data, and technical problem-solving in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle routine HRIS administration tasks such as onboarding setup, employee record updates, and organizational changes.
• Support timekeeping and attendance activities across both legacy tools and the organization’s newer time-tracking solution.
• Help maintain clean, complete, and reliable employee information across HR platforms.
• Assist with system settings, workflow rules, and security permissions when needed.
• Build strong working knowledge of HRIS tools to resolve questions from HR, managers, and employees throughout the League.
• Develop a solid understanding of HR lifecycle processes, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and exits, and how they affect system data.

Qualifications and Experience

• Practical experience supporting HR systems, including employee data updates, onboarding, and organizational modifications.
• Comfort with technical tools and the ability to learn HRIS and timekeeping systems quickly.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 for reviewing, validating, and reporting on data.
• Strong accuracy and discretion when working with sensitive employee information.
• Excellent organization and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Preferred background includes 1 to 3 years in HR operations, HRIS administration, or a similar support function.
• Experience conducting routine audits and maintaining data quality across more than one HR system is preferred.
• Exposure to platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Dayforce HCM, ServiceNow, or comparable systems is an advantage.
• Prior support for time and attendance management tools is a plus.
• Experience contributing to system upgrades, enhancements, or organization-wide technology efforts is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline is required.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Systems-oriented and data-driven mindset.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Payroll, and IT partners.
• Professional judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Positive, adaptable approach and willingness to take on varied tasks.
• Accountability, adaptability, critical thinking, inclusion, professionalism, and teamwork.

Benefits and Perks

• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, personal days, sick days, and an extra birthday day off.
• Health coverage available from the first day, with medical, dental, and vision premiums subsidized to keep employee costs low.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members at no cost and with confidentiality.
• Digital wellness resources focused on sleep, movement, and concentration.
• Paid childcare leave of up to 12 weeks for a primary caregiver and up to 6 weeks for a non-primary caregiver.
• Retirement savings support through a 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth options, plus employer contributions.
• Hybrid work options are available for many roles across the organization, though this role is listed in New York, NY.
• Modern headquarters at One Manhattan West with conference rooms, lunch spaces, a game room, and access to nearby shops, food, and public art.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits to help reduce travel costs.
• Access to partner discounts on travel, consumer products, services, and the NHL Store.
• Opportunities to engage with colleagues through onboarding, employee resource groups, Tuesday Night Skate, and other workplace activities.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 annually. Actual base pay will depend on job-related factors such as experience, training, market conditions, and location. Applicants are asked to include a cover letter that states salary expectations. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No emails or phone calls, please. The employer is committed to equal opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered fairly and without discrimination based on protected status.