Human Resources Assistant (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Title: Admin/HR Support

Duration: 3–6 Months

Location: New York, NY

Work Schedule: Onsite Tuesday-Thursday | Remote Monday & Friday

Compensation: Negotiable

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on People Operations professional to provide interim support during a period of organizational transition. This role will serve as a key operational resource, helping ensure that employee programs, recruiting coordination, workplace operations, and day-to-day administrative functions continue running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is comfortable wearing multiple hats and enjoys supporting employees, leaders, and business operations in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on execution, enjoys solving problems, and is willing to jump in wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

People Operations Support

• Support day-to-day People Operations activities across the employee lifecycle
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain employee records and assist with People-related documentation
• Support employment verification and compliance-related activities as needed
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and internal programs
• Ensure timely completion of employee action items and required documentation

Recruiting Coordination

• Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple stakeholders
• Partner with hiring teams and recruiters to deliver a positive candidate experience
• Manage recruiting logistics and candidate communications
• Assist with hiring-related administrative processes and onboarding preparation

Workplace & Office Operations

• Serve as an on-site resource for employees and visitors
• Help maintain a productive and welcoming office environment
• Coordinate office operations, supplies, vendors, and workplace-related needs
• Support company events, meetings, and employee initiatives as needed

Administrative Support

• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and general business operations
• Manage a variety of administrative projects and operational tasks
• Provide flexible support across multiple business functions
• Identify process improvements and help ensure efficient execution of key activities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, Recruiting Coordination, Workplace Operations, Office Management, or a related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience supporting recruiting processes and interview coordination
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with stakeholders across the organization
• Proficiency with HR systems, ATS platforms, Google Workspace, and standard business tools