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People Practices Administrator – Chicago

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com. 

Who are we hiring?

The People Practices Employee Experience Representative will serve as a vital link in the day-to-day operations in our Venues People Practices department. The People Practices Employee Experience Representative role encompasses providing comprehensive support to our frontline Venue employees throughout all MSG company venues; offering assistance via various channels such as ticketing, email, and face-to face interactions.

What will you do?

  • Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, handling communications via phone calls, in person interactions, and ticketing system, while efficiently directing information to the appropriate recipients including venue management, People Practices (Employee Relations), or scheduling coordinators based on the specific needs of the situation.
  • Assist employees in processing absences and call offs, including, but not limited to sick time, jury duty, bereavement, or general call offs.
  • Resolves employee staffing issues; including missed clocks, schedule changes, attendance matters, pay inquiries, Time and Attendance discipline issues and other general employee questions.
  • Supports the employee onboarding by facilitating the completion of new hire paperwork for on-the-spot hires, conducting I-9 processing, and providing orientation and training support as needed.
  • Contributes to various HR functions, which may involve managing licenses and certifications, coordinating training and development initiatives, and assisting with Time and Attendance related disciplinary actions.
  • Partners with Venues People Practices Coordinators and People Practices Supervisor/Manager in all areas of day-to-day departmental orientation.
  • Supports Venues People Practices office with on-site support and tasks essential for sustaining smooth business operations. at do you need to 

What do you need to succeed?

  • Minimum 2 years in an administrative or customer service capacity (scheduling, payroll, employee services)
  • PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrate proficiency in delivering exceptional customer service to a diverse range of internal stakeholders within a large-scale entertainment venue, coupled with the ability to navigate calmly and effectively through interactions.
  • Capable of managing employee situations in a highly sensitive, fast-paced, and dynamic environment, often dealing with high volumes of inquiries.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to follow-up tasks is a must.
  • Proficient problem-solving, reasoning, motivational, and organizational skills are essential.

Special Requirements

  • Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as our operations run seven days a week, with consistent late evenings based on event schedules.

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Hourly Pay Range
$27$27 USD

At MSG, we recognize 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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.