Administrative Assistant / Business Operations & HR Specialist

Above The Rest Staffing,Inc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Benefits included

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Above The Rest Staffing,Inc in Boulder seeks an Administrative Assistant / Business Operations & HR Specialist to support central operations of a premier higher education institution. This role combines finance, administrative and HR tasks to streamline processes and provide cross-functional support.

DOE pay between $25.00 and $32.00 per hour with full-time hours and a flexible schedule, 7am–6pm, Mon–Fri. Opportunities for transition into direct-hire roles exist within client organizations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years in budget and finance administration.
• At least 1 year in human resources or personnel management administration.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; MS Office and Google Workspace knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review expenditures across units, perform financial reconciliations, and prepare executive summaries.
• Map and streamline HR transactional workflows and track personnel updates.
• Triage shared operational inboxes, prioritize requests, and build detailed project schedules.
• Draft routine and special operational communications and SOP documentation.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Google Workspace

Budget & finance

HR administration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Administrative Assistant / Business Operations & HR Specialist.

Job description:

Looking for a dynamic role where your finance, administrative, and HR talents can make a direct impact? We are hiring an Administrative Assistant / Business Operations & HR Specialist to support the busy central operations of a premier higher education institution in Boulder.

This is an exciting, high-visibility role offering the opportunity to streamline key processes, support cross-functional teams, and gain valuable experience within higher education administration. Bonus: All of our temporary positions have the potential to transition into direct-hire internal roles with our clients.

Pay: DOE $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Shift: Full time hours - Flexible schedule - 8 hrs per day between 7am - 6pm Mon - Fri.

Why Work With Us?:

• Weekly Electronic Pay: Fast, dependable direct deposit every week.
• Benefits Included: Access to accrued sick leave and retirement savings options.
• Career Growth: Hands-on exposure to executive-level university operations and leadership networks.

What You’ll Do

As a crucial back-bone for shared administrative operations, you will balance finance, human resources, and special project coordination in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Financial & Budget Analysis: Review expenditures across multiple units, perform financial reconciliations, and synthesize large-scale data into executive summaries and reports.
• HR & Personnel Workflow: Help map and streamline HR transactional workflows, organize shared electronic files for compliance, and track personnel updates.
• Project & Workflow Management: Triage shared operational inboxes, prioritize incoming requests, and build detailed schedules to ensure key project deliverables stay on track.
• Process Improvement & Communications: Draft routine and special operational correspondence, and create standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation to improve team efficiency.

What You Bring to the Role.

Education:

High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least 2 years in budget and finance administration (or a closely related operational role).
• At least 1 year in human resources or personnel management administration.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with general working knowledge of MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Core Strengths: Excellent written/verbal communication, sharp analytical skills, strong organizational habits, and a customer-service mindset when collaborating with diverse teams.
• Plus Factor: Previous administrative experience in higher education is a huge bonus.

Criminal Background checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted upon hire.