Temp - HR Assistant

We are seeking a Temp HR Assistant to join our Human Resources team in the New York office. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be in the office three days a week. This role is responsible for assisting with key HR processes such as onboarding, recruitment support, data entry, and employee record maintenance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. The Temp HR Assistant ensures smooth day-to-day HR operations and contributes to an efficient and compliant workplace.

• Coordinate logistics for new hire and temporary employee orientations.
• Assist with training compliance.
• Distribute daily reports to various stakeholders.
• Conduct professional reference checks and assist with background screening processes.
• Respond to requests for employment verifications from employees and banks.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Human Resources Department such as answering phones, opening mail, maintaining electronic files, printing and faxing.
• Process invoices in Chrome River and track expenses.
• Work on other projects as may be assigned from time to time.

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $50,000 to $65,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location, as well as the needs of the firm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• 1+ years of administrative experience, ideally in an HR or legal environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills); experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Be a proactive, self-starter and have strong client service orientation.
• Be a team-player, able to take direction and be a quick-learner.
• Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to apply good judgment.
• Must be flexible for overtime as needed.