HR Coordinator (PT/Temp)

Girls Who Invest; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in New York is seeking a part-time HR Coordinator to support HR operations and improve employee experience. The role involves migrating HR spreadsheets, assisting in performance reviews, and planning employee engagement initiatives. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree (or be pursuing a master's in HR), proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suites, and excellent organizational skills. Compensation is $23/hr, with sick leave benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of prior professional experience in HR, operations, or administrative support.
• Strong proficiency with Google Suite, particularly Sheets/Excel.
• Experience with HRIS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of HR tracking spreadsheets to Monday.com.
• Assist in administering annual performance review cycles.
• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Google Suite proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Pursuing master's in HR related field

Tools

Monday.com

HRIS platforms (TriNet, Lattice, Workable)

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to: HR Manager

Employment Type: Part time/ temporary (15-20 hours/week)

Location: New York, NY - Hybrid, in office TBD based on hours per week

About The Organization

Girls Who Invest (GWI) is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the investment management industry by attracting and advancing women investors, change-makers, and leaders.

GWI supports first- and second-year college students through tuition-free education programs, while also providing career advisory services, community-building initiatives, and lifelong Alumni support. Our comprehensive approach focuses on fostering long‑term professional development, retention, and advancement.

The GWI community is made up of thousands of investors, industry leaders, supporters, and 130 Partner firms dedicated to advancing and retaining talent. To date, over 4,000 GWI Alumni have been educated and trained in just nine years. Of our Alumni working full time, more than 75% stay in the industry. To learn more, visit girlswhoinvest.org.

About The Opportunity

The HR Coordinator (part‑time/temporary) will report to and support the HR Manager in executing operational excellence across all people programs while driving meaningful process improvements. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain comprehensive HR experience and have a direct impact on our employee experience and organizational efficiency.

HR Operations and Systems Management

• Lead the migration of HR tracking spreadsheets to Monday.com, and support on workflow design, testing, and documentation
• Prepare quarterly audits of HR platforms to ensure data integrity and accuracy across all systems
• Support analysis of PEOs by conducting vendor research and doing comparison analysis
• Track and ensure completion of all required compliance training

Talent Lifecycle and Performance Development

• Assist in administering annual performance review cycles, such as system set‑up, scheduling and developing training sessions, and completion tracking and reminders
• Support goal‑setting facilitation
• Coordinate interview scheduling and feedback sessions from hiring managers
• Support onboarding logistics and identify opportunities to enhance the new hire experience

Employee Experience And Engagement

• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives including Lunch & Learns, Book Clubs, and recognition events
• Partner with team to identify venues, activities, and catering for staff events
• Support internal communications by creating presentation decks, maintaining intranet content, and contributing to the company newsletter (GWI Gazette)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree from accredited 4‑year institution preferred; actively pursuing a master's degree in a human resources related area of study a plus
• 1-3 years of prior professional experience in HR, operations, or administrative support
• Strong proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Sheets/Excel
• Experience with HRIS platforms (TriNet, Lattice, Workable, or similar) is a plus
• Familiarity with project management tools like Monday.com preferred
• Canva and PowerPoint experience strongly preferred

Desired Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Process‑oriented mindset with natural inclination to identify and implement improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proactive and self‑directed with ability to work independently after initial training, taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to completion
• Detail‑oriented while maintaining ability to see the bigger picture
• Adaptable and flexible when priorities shift
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Analytical thinking with ability to work with data and identify trends
• Passion for GWI's mission and community

Benefits

Current compensation offered: $23/hr. As a part‑time temporary employee, this role is not eligible to participate in employee benefits with the exception of sick leave.