Human Resources Assistant

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary HR Associate to support a financial services firm's HR team during peak periods in New York. The role involves year-end processes and requires strong Excel skills. Candidates must have at least 1 year of HR experience in a corporate setting and be detail-oriented. This is a full-time position that requires onsite work five days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of HR experience in a large corporate or financial services environment.
• Proven ability to work extended hours during peak cycles.
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support year-end HR operations including data reviews and reporting.
• Work extensively in Excel to manage datasets and generate metrics.
• Liaise with teams to gather data and assist with reporting deadlines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong Excel skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

HRIS systems (Workday, Oracle)

Job description

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$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

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Executive Recruiter | SME in Consultant, Temporary, Fractional, and Temp-to-Perm Staffing in Financial and Professional Services

Our client, a prestigious financial services firm in New York, NY is seeking a Temporary HR Associate to support the HR team through its busiest time of year. This role is heavily focused on year-end HR processes and requires an individual who is highly detail-oriented, reliable, and possesses strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. The right candidate will come from a large corporate environment and be comfortable working long hours during high-volume periods. This is a high-priority need with an immediate start.

Responsibilities:

• Support year-end HR operations, including employee data reviews, reporting, and documentation
• Assist in auditing and reconciling HR system data to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Work extensively in Excel to manage large datasets, generate pivot tables, and use formulas such as VLOOKUPs to track and validate HR metrics
• Partner with HR colleagues to process changes, review records, and ensure data consistency across systems
• Maintain detailed logs, trackers, and documentation for HR activities and audits
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to gather data and assist with internal reporting deadlines
• Provide general HR administrative support and assist with special projects
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of sensitive employee information

Qualifications:

• At least 1 years of HR experience, ideally in a large corporate or financial services environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Proven ability to work extended hours (12–14 hour days) during peak cycles such as year-end close
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday, Oracle, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to work onsite in New York City five days per week

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Banking, and Investment Management

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