Operations & HR Assistant: Finance, Projects & SOPs

Above The Rest Staffing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Benefits included

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Above The Rest Staffing,Inc in Boulder seeks an Administrative Assistant / Business Operations & HR Specialist to support central operations of a premier higher education institution. This role combines finance, administrative and HR tasks to streamline processes and provide cross-functional support.

DOE pay between $25.00 and $32.00 per hour with full-time hours and a flexible schedule, 7am–6pm, Mon–Fri. Opportunities for transition into direct-hire roles exist within client organizations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years in budget and finance administration.
• At least 1 year in human resources or personnel management administration.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; MS Office and Google Workspace knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review expenditures across units, perform financial reconciliations, and prepare executive summaries.
• Map and streamline HR transactional workflows and track personnel updates.
• Triage shared operational inboxes, prioritize requests, and build detailed project schedules.
• Draft routine and special operational communications and SOP documentation.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Google Workspace

Budget & finance

HR administration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Administrative Assistant / Business Operations & HR Specialist.

Job description:

Looking for a dynamic role where your finance, administrative, and HR talents can make a direct impact? We are hiring an Administrative Assistant / Business Operations & HR Specialist to support the busy central operations of a premier higher education institution in Boulder.

This is an exciting, high-visibility role offering the opportunity to streamline key processes, support cross-functional teams, and gain valuable experience within higher education administration. Bonus: All of our temporary positions have the potential to transition into direct-hire internal roles with our clients.

Pay: DOE $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Shift: Full time hours - Flexible schedule - 8 hrs per day between 7am - 6pm Mon - Fri.

Why Work With Us?:

• Weekly Electronic Pay: Fast, dependable direct deposit every week.
• Benefits Included: Access to accrued sick leave and retirement savings options.
• Career Growth: Hands-on exposure to executive-level university operations and leadership networks.

What You’ll Do: As a crucial back-bone for shared administrative operations, you will balance finance, human resources, and special project coordination in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Financial & Budget Analysis: Review expenditures across multiple units, perform financial reconciliations, and synthesize large-scale data into executive summaries and reports.
• HR & Personnel Workflow: Help map and streamline HR transactional workflows, organize shared electronic files for compliance, and track personnel updates.
• Project & Workflow Management: Triage shared operational inboxes, prioritize incoming requests, and build detailed schedules to ensure key project deliverables stay on track.
• Process Improvement & Communications: Draft routine and special operational correspondence, and create standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation to improve team efficiency.

What You Bring to the Role.

Education: High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least 2 years in budget and finance administration (or a closely related operational role).
• At least 1 year in human resources or personnel management administration.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with general working knowledge of MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Core Strengths: Excellent written/verbal communication, sharp analytical skills, strong organizational habits, and a customer-service mindset when collaborating with diverse teams.
• Plus Factor: Previous administrative experience in higher education is a huge bonus.

Criminal Background checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted upon hire.

Company Description:

Experience growth, flexibility, and success at Above The Rest Staffing.

Where opportunities thrive and careers flourish. Join us today and unlock your potential! Check us out at www.atrstaffing.net.

ATR offers weekly and electronic pay, accrued sick leave and retirement savings.

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Above the Rest Staffing (ATR) proudly celebrates over 20 years of dedicated service as a locally owned and operated staffing firm in Colorado. We specialize in temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct hire placements, along with payroll services across a diverse range of industries and skill sets. Our reach extends nationally, and we are a proud participant in E-Verify.

Our mission is to connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities, empowering both individuals and businesses to flourish. We are committed to providing unparalleled staffing solutions that drive success, fostering enduring partnerships rooted in trust, integrity, and expertise.