HR Operations Associate - Flexible Remote and Growth Path

Goldman Sachs; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Newark, NJ is seeking a mid-level HR Assistant to support employee relations and workforce planning. You will help manage relationships, oversee headcount planning, and drive candidate experience while contributing to strategic initiatives.

The role requires comfort with presenting to NJ-wide audiences and working flexibly as needed, with remote options and opportunities for advancement within a reputable financial services firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar HR Assistant position.
• Experience with Employee Relations.
• Willingness to commute to Newark, NJ or work flexibly as needed.
• Ability to present to a NJ-wide audience without a script.
• Familiarity with headcount planning.

Responsibilities

• Keep the operating model from breaking as Newark headcount doubles.
• Stand up the operating cadence that keeps Newark, NJ teams rowing the same direction.
• Keep the freelance partnership honest with numbers both sides accept.
• Spearhead initiatives that improve operational margins year over year.
• Shape the 5-year strategy without turning it into a slide museum.
• Build relationships with key accounts to drive long-term value.

Skills

Employee relations

Headcount planning

Candidate experience

Public speaking

Relationship building

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

Goldman Sachs in Newark, NJ is seeking a mid-level HR Assistant to support employee relations and workforce planning. You will help manage relationships, oversee headcount planning, and drive candidate experience while contributing to strategic initiatives.

The role requires comfort with presenting to NJ-wide audiences and working flexibly as needed, with remote options and opportunities for advancement within a reputable financial services firm.