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JOB TITLE:

Manager HRIS

DEPT/DIV:

Human Resources

SUPERVISOR:

Director HRIS Salary Administration

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

9am - 5:30pm

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL

SALARY RANGE:

$99,249 - $124,061

DEADLINE:

February 25, 2026

Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Position Objective:

This professional/technical position is fully accountable for the Human Resource side of the PeopleSoft systems. This not only includes maintenance, but also updates, improvements, and modifications to the system.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the HRIS Unit to ensure the setup tables in PeopleSoft (e.g., Job Codes, Locations, Positions, Salary Plans/Grades/Steps) are kept up to date through manual and/or programmatic updates.
• Works closely with the Compensation team to ensure that employees’ salaries and the Agency’s compensation data are accurately entered into the PeopleSoft system
• Has a strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Human Resource record structure and interdependencies.
• Solicits input from internal and external customers on what they need out of PeopleSoft to meet their needs (e.g., new reports, etc.)
• Works closely with Financial Management on Position Management issues, analyzing budgeted versus actual headcount data.
• While working with BSC – IT Security, to identify and address functional issues within the PeopleSoft system, test program changes, and perform functional validation of the data processes from the BSC.
• Provides coaching and training to HR personnel on daily work activities and provide guidance in HR procedures and requirements.
• Reviews the work of HR personnel to confirm that all data is entered properly.
• Analyzes HRIS data through recurring and ad hoc queries to ensure data integrity. Makes recommendations to Mgr HRIS on needed updates and enhancements.
• Develops written specifications for the BSC to request: (1) modifications to delivered functionality or existing table data, (2) custom reports or workflows (3) standard letters. Provides training/assistance to other HR areas in writing specifications and reviews their specifications before being submitted to the BSC.
• Generates ad hoc reports to meet the needs of the department and its customers. Provides training/assistance to the user community to develop their own queries.
• Responsible for reviewing and updating the HRIS SOP to be in line with current processes.
• Announces change in procedures to impacted departments/employees. Trains/assists other HR areas in updating their own SOP/Users Manuals.
• Strictly adheres to MTA policies and procedures.
• Reviews PeopleSoft Security Access requests.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of general business experience, of which at least four were at a professional level in a Human Resources role.
• Basic understanding of all facets of Human Resources functions.
• Effective working knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM modules and tables, Microsoft
• Office and other major spreadsheet programs.
• Must be detail-oriented and accurate with work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.