HR & Legal Records Digitization Assistant (Temp)

American Jewish Committee (AJC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Temporary Human Resources/Legal Project Assistant at American Jewish Committee (AJC) will support HR and Legal during an office relocation by organizing, reviewing, scanning, and digitizing employee records in accordance with the organization’s retention policy. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow a structured project plan independently.

Located in Midtown East, New York, this temporary position is project-based and requires availability for two to

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow structured processes and project plans with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic file management systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage repetitive tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review HR and Legal files to determine retention, scan, or destruction.
• Scan documents accurately and name files consistently.
• Upload scanned documents to employee records within ADP.
• Prepare documents for secure shredding following confidentiality standards.
• Follow a detailed project plan outlining handling requirements and timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Track progress and flag issues to HR leadership.
• Coordinate with HR and Legal staff to ensure complete, accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Structured processes

Written project plans

Confidential information handling

MS Office

Independent work

Repetitive tasks

Tools

ADP

Job description

The Temporary Human Resources/Legal Project Assistant at American Jewish Committee (AJC) will support HR and Legal during an office relocation by organizing, reviewing, scanning, and digitizing employee records in accordance with the organization’s retention policy. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow a structured project plan independently.

Located in Midtown East, New York, this temporary position is project-based and requires availability for two to