People Operations Assistant - Onboarding & HRIS

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the U.S. Professional Staff HR team. The role covers onboarding, offboarding, employee support, HRIS data entry in Workday, and cross‑functional collaboration with Payroll and Benefits.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely responses to staff inquiries. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment with high accuracy.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for professional staff, ensuring compliance with firm policies.
• Take full ownership of onboarding for new hires, manage orientation, and provide a seamless experience.
• Manage offboarding to ensure smooth transitions and accurate payroll data in Workday.
• Serve as the primary contact for professional staff and respond to inquiries.
• Oversee HRIS transactions in Workday for hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and compensation adjustments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the U.S. Professional Staff HR team. The role covers onboarding, offboarding, employee support, HRIS data entry in Workday, and cross‑functional collaboration with Payroll and Benefits.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely responses to staff inquiries. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced