Overview
Human Resources Assistant Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Clarity Recruiting
Title: Human Resources Assistant
Company: Clarity Recruiting
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
The Human Resources Assistant will provide administrative support to the HR team and assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, and day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with 0–2 years of administrative or HR experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the recruitment process by scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communications.
- Assist with onboarding new hires, including preparing new hire paperwork and orientation materials.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR files while ensuring confidentiality.
- Process employment documents, including offer letters, onboarding packets, and personnel changes.
- Coordinate background checks and employment verifications.
- Assist with benefits enrollment and employee questions.
- Help track employee attendance, time-off requests, and other HR documentation.
- Maintain HR databases and update employee information.
- Assist with planning employee engagement activities and company events.
- Provide general administrative support, including filing, data entry, and calendar management.
- Partner with managers and employees to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
- Support additional HR projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
- 0–2 years of administrative, internship, or HR experience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with HRIS systems is a plus but not required.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Interest in fashion, retail, or consumer brands is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Team player with a proactive mindset.
