Overview

Job Location:
New York

Senior HR Coordinator – Human Resources

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational-focused teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation.   

Why This Role Matters

This position is an exciting mid-early career opportunity to join a fast paced, dynamic global leader in the art world. By providing fundamental support to the HR Business Partners, key functions within the HR team and select departments within Christie’s, this role is at the heart of ensuring best-in-class service throughout the entire employee life cycle. As Christie’s continues to break the mold and define the future of the art world, the Senior HR Coordinator role has a unique opportunity to add their voice in influencing the employee experience and shaping the next generation of game changers.

 

How You'll Make an Impact  

Generalist Support

• Support the HR Business Partners through the various points of the employee life cycle at Christie’s, including the hiring process, performance management, employee relations and exit process

• Assist in the compensation and benefits processes, including the annual salary and bonus review, salary benchmarking and open enrollment

• Responsible for employee updates and changes in Workday; Manage Workday processes, reporting and analysis for various programs, initiatives and business needs

• Provide expert support to HR Business Partners on the implementation of HR initiatives

• Assist HR Business Partners in supporting client groups as needed

• Monitor shared HR email inbox; assist in answering main HR phone line

• Track and monitor status of current employees on visas, learn and support immigration processes

• Process vendor resources as required

• Project work as assigned by HR Director, HR Business Partners, L&D, Recruitment & Benefits Managers

 

Recruitment Support

• Support Recruitment Manager with overflow recruitment for roles as needed, including but not limited to: Shortlisting, scheduling and interviewing, drafting employment agreements, hiring and regretting candidates, and manage job postings

• Assist in the coordination of international transfers and secondments, working in partnership with immigration attorneys

• Responsible for producing reports for weekly staff meeting

• Support the administration of recruitment system in Workday 

• Monitor and manage the background check process

• Assist with informational interviews

 

What you’ll bring to the team

• 3-4 years of HR work experience (Human Resources degree a plus but not required)

• An interest in pursuing Human Resources as a long-term career

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize is essential

• Exceptional client service skills

• Demonstrates a positive attitude with a proactive approach to work    

• Calm under pressure and able to manage a heavy workload in a complex environment

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Outlook

• Proficiency in Workday preferred

• Professional approach with an understanding of confidentiality

• Enthusiastic team player with a desire to contribute and play an active role

• An understanding and/or experience of resourcing and recruitment methods desirable

What’s great about working for us

•  Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)

• Life Insurance – 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s)

• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)

• Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.

• Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year

• Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan

• Commuter Benefits – Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month

• Back Up Child & Elder Care –  up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons

• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.

• Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits

 

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Closing Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Salary: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00