HR Assistant - Onboarding, Benefits & Compliance

New Museum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

New Museum in New York, NY seeks a Human Resources Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the HR department. The role handles onboarding, HRIS data integrity, benefits enrollment tracking, training coordination, and reporting in line with museum policies and its collective bargaining agreement.

The position is confidential, requires high organization, discretion with sensitive information, and interaction with staff at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years HR, payroll, or administrative support experience; nonprofit or unionized workplace a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to interact with staff at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software (ADP Workforce Now or similar).
• Knowledge of employment laws is a plus; able to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment by posting openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting initial assessments.
• Onboard new hires: background checks, I-9, paperwork, orientations, equipment and access.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HRIS data integrity; monitor probation periods and trainings.
• Assist with benefits administration and annual open enrollment processes.
• Prepare HR reports and biweekly union reports; respond to routine inquiries.
• Support HR policies, record retention, and HR projects and staff events.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Job description

New Museum in New York, NY seeks a Human Resources Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the HR department. The role handles onboarding, HRIS data integrity, benefits enrollment tracking, training coordination, and reporting in line with museum policies and its collective bargaining agreement.

The position is confidential, requires high organization, discretion with sensitive information, and interaction with staff at all levels.