Human Resources Associate

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking a Human Resources Associate for our New York office. You will support day-to-day HR operations, partner with the CHRO, and help with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and employee relations.

You will update HR policies, maintain HRIS records, coordinate wellness initiatives, and contribute to firmwide HR projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–4 years of HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or preferred.
• 1–4 years of HR experience in recruiting agencies, law firms, or financial services.
• Strong organization, discretion, and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with HR software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting, candidate sourcing, interviews, onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
• Assist with benefits inquiries, employee relations, HRIS updates, and PEO coordination.
• Review and update HR policies, records, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate employee wellness and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with the CHRO on HR projects and day-to-day department needs.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Discreet

Strong communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

JazzHR

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Join a growing law firm as a Human Resources Associate, supporting day-to-day HR operations and partnering closely with the CHRO. This role will touch recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, & firmwide initiatives.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, business, or a related field
• 1–4 years of HR experience within a recruiting agency, law firm, or financial services firm is preferred
• You are organized, detail-oriented, discreet, & comfortable managing competing priorities
• You have strong communication skills and familiarity with MS Office, JazzHR, LinkedIn Recruiter, & business software

What You’ll Do

• Support recruiting, candidate sourcing, interviews, onboarding, & new-hire orientation
• Assist with benefits inquiries, employee relations matters, HRIS updates, & PEO coordination
• Review and update HR policies, records, databases, & spreadsheets
• Coordinate employee wellness and engagement initiatives
• Partner with the CHRO on HR projects and day-to-day department needs

What Success Looks Like

• Employees receive responsive, professional HR support
• Recruiting, onboarding, benefits, & HR records are handled accurately and efficiently
• You become a trusted resource to the CHRO and broader firm

Salary Range: $60,000 – 85,000 (annually based on experience) Location: New York, NY

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.