People Team Associate

This People Team Associate will support employees and managers in onboarding, employee experience and day‑to‑day people operations within the New York office. The role is ideal for an individual with 1–2 years of HR, people operations or office coordination experience who wants to take on more ownership, manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships across the team. Onboarding and Offboarding Coordinate end-to-end onboarding logistics for new hires, including IT tickets, system access, welcome communications, and onboarding schedules Partner with hiring managers to build individualized first‑week and first‑month onboarding plans Lead new hire orientation sessions and help create a welcoming, well‑organized experience Schedule and support I-9 appointments and E-Verify steps as needed Add new hires to Workday and confirm that setup is complete before their start date Support offboarding processes by tracking equipment return, submitting deactivation tickets, and ensuring timely completion of exit‑related tasks Conduct select exit interviews for junior employees and share themes with the People team as appropriate Employee Lifecycle Support Manage recurring check‑in reminders for 45‑day, 90‑day, and 6‑month milestones and track completion with managers Draft and send service anniversary communications and maintain the anniversary tracker Coordinate logistics for employees returning from leave, including calendar setup, manager communication, and IT access reinstatement Support employment verification requests by preparing letters, completing forms, and coordinating with payroll or HR partners as needed Triage routine employee questions and escalate more complex issues to the appropriate People team member People Operations and Employee Experience Serve as a front‑line contact for the People inbox by responding to employee questions, routing requests, and sharing resources Maintain People trackers and shared files related to onboarding, employee lifecycle milestones, leave, POs, and surveys Update and maintain People content on the intranet, ensuring information is accurate and current Support employee engagement and networking initiatives, such as Speed Connections or similar programs, by coordinating scheduling, invitations, attendance, and follow‑up Identify process gaps or recurring issues and partner with the People team to improve workflows and employee experience Learning and Development Support Coordinate logistics for L&D sessions, including calendar invites, room or virtual setup, materials, and communications Send post‑session surveys and track participation and response rates Maintain L&D pages and resources on the intranet Assist with PO submission, invoice tracking, and basic vendor coordination for learning programs Cross‑Functional Coordination Submit, monitor, and escalate IT tickets for new hires, employee changes, and departures Partner with Payroll, Benefits and Operations to ensure timely completion of routine processes Keep stakeholders updated on timelines and outstanding action items Support internal coordination across teams to ensure a smooth employee experience General Administrative Support Schedule meetings, interviews, and recurring People team touchpoints Prepare trackers and communications with attention to detail and confidentiality Support ad‑hoc People projects and office initiatives as needed Experience That Contributes to Success Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field preferred 1–2 years of experience in HR, People operations, office coordination, employee support, or a related role Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and managing multiple priorities at once Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with employees and managers Customer‑service mindset with a proactive, approachable, and collaborative style Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams; familiarity with Workday, ticketing systems, survey tools, or intranet platforms is a plus What You’ll Gain Broad exposure to the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through employee experience and offboarding The opportunity to build relationships across the New York office and serve as a trusted People partner Hands‑on experience supporting People operations, employee communications, and cross‑functional coordination Exposure to HR systems, process improvement, and team programs that shape the employee experience Opportunities to grow your skills and expand your scope within a collaborative People team GCI Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between $55,000—$67,000 USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr GCI Health