People Operations Specialist Part-Time

Soni Resources Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Soni Resources Group in New York City is seeking a part-time People Operations Specialist to support the People Ops team with HRIS management, inquiries handling, and day-to-day operations.

This temporary role covers data accuracy, payroll coordination support, 401k administration, documentation, and system transitions, with a collaborative, customer-service oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs’ experience in HR operations.
• Customer service oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Experience with HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Support intake, triage, routing and resolution of employee inquiries via People Operations inbox.
• Maintain employee data in PEO and internal systems, ensuring accuracy of records related to personnel changes, compensation updates, and terminations.
• Support time and attendance administration for non-exempt employees including auditing of accurate timekeeping to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Support administration of 401k plan including new hire invites and existing employee contribution changes.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and document retention in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Update/write procedure documentation as needed.
• Additional support as needed for PEO/HRIS system transition.
• Provide backup support for recruitment administration, as needed.

Skills

HR operations

Customer service

HRIS

Tools

HRIS

Job description

People Operations Specialist Part-Time
HR Coordinator New York City , New York Contract Sep 22, 2026

We are partnering with a national nonprofit seeking a People Operations Specialist on a temporary, part-time basis. The People Operations Specialist will be a part of the People Ops team, and support the operational aspects of the people function, navigate various HRIS and systems, and answer employee inquiries.

Responsibilities:

• Support intake, triage, routing and resolution of employee inquiries via People Operations inbox
• Maintain employee data in PEO and internal systems, ensuring accuracy of records related to personnel changes, compensation updates, and terminations
• Support time and attendance administration for non-exempt employees including auditing of accurate timekeeping to ensure timely payroll processing
• Support administration of 401k plan including new hire invites and existing employee contribution changes
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and document retention in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Update/write procedure documentation as needed
• Additional support as needed for PEO/HRIS system transition
• Provide backup support for recruitment administration, as needed

Requirements:

• 2+ yrs’ experience in HR operations
• Customer service oriented and collaborative mindset
• Experience with HRIS

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with a PEO
• Familiarity with multi-state employment requirements

Compensation: $28-32/hr

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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