HR Admin & Onboarding Assistant

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding and mentorship

Growth opportunities within HR

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is seeking a People Team Assistant to support the People department. This entry-level role focuses on HR and benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, invoicing and special projects.

You will collaborate with IT, facilities, and HR colleagues to ensure smooth processes, maintain confidentiality, and deliver professional service. If you are organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills, this is a great place to start a career in human

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 0–2 years HR or administrative experience (internships welcome).
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, BambooHR, ADP) preferred.
• Knowledge of basic employment laws and HR best practices a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for new hires and manage offboarding procedures.
• Provide general HR and benefits administration support and Open Enrollment tasks.
• Assist with invoicing, expense coordination, and procurement of gifts.
• Draft HR communications and support recruitment activities.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization & Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Technology (Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

BambooHR

ADP

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is seeking a People Team Assistant to support the People department. This entry-level role focuses on HR and benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, invoicing and special projects.

You will collaborate with IT, facilities, and HR colleagues to ensure smooth processes, maintain confidentiality, and deliver professional service. If you are organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills, this is a great place to start a career in human