Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Coordinator / Assistant
Location: New York, NY 10020
Pay Range: $28.00 – $35.00 / hour
About the Role
Are you looking to launch your career in Human Resources? We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll work directly with HR leadership to support recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and daily office administration.
This is a high-growth opportunity for recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience across the entire employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
Onboarding & Offboarding: Help welcome new hires, prepare orientation materials, coordinate technology setups, and assist with document verification.
Recruiting Operations: Post job openings, screen incoming resumes, schedule candidate interviews, and keep our applicant tracking system (ATS) up to date.
Employee Records: Maintain secure physical and digital personnel files in compliance with privacy guidelines and company policy.
HR Administration: Serve as a point of contact for routine employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll schedules, and office policies.
Special Projects: Assist with planning company events, tracking performance review deadlines, and gathering HR analytics.
What We’re Looking For:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with team members at all levels.
Organization: Strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace; familiarity with HRIS or ATS platforms is a plus.
Discretion: Demonstrated commitment to handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
Benefits & Perks
Mentorship from experienced HR leadership
Professional development and training opportunities
Flexible scheduling options for graduating students
Paid time off and competitive benefits package