Temp HR Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC seeks a Temp HR Assistant in Manhattan for a two-month assignment with potential extension. The role is hybrid—on-site Monday through Thursday and remote Fridays, with 9am-6pm hours and a 1-hour lunch break. Start in early September 2026 and pay is $38-$43/hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include calendar management, HR record keeping, document processing, and supporting HR projects. Requires a Bachelor's degree and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of four years of administrative experience with data entry and record keeping.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to senior HR staff, including calendar management, phone support, and document handling.
• Manage HR records, digital and hard copy filing, and update trackers and calendars.
• Coordinate meetings, training sessions and participant logistics.
• Assist with HR data entry into HRIS and reporting as requested.
• Support employee engagement activities and respond to HR inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Discretion

Organization

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Our client, a non‑profit tied to an investment firm, is seeking to hire a Temp HR Assistant to join their team. Client is based in Midtown, Manhattan. This role starts early September 2026. The position is hybrid, Monday - Thursday onsite, Fridays remote. Standard daily hours are 9am-6pm (with a 1hr unpaid lunch break). Temp duration approximately two months with potential to extend. Pay rate $38- $43/hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Senior VP, Counsel, HR Consultant, and Director of HR, including phone support, calendar management, timekeeper reminders, drafting, filing, scanning and printing documents, and expense preparation.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining and creating trackers, updating the HR master calendar, managing calendars for the HR team, scanning documents, and coordinating meetings and training sessions.
• Manage HR record keeping processes, including the creation and maintenance of both digital and hard copy files.
• Create employee hard copy and online folders, including transferring attachments from emails into the appropriate folders (e.g., forms, acknowledgements/statements, jury duty summons).
• Manage labor law poster compliance by maintaining accurate and up to date digital and physical postings.
• Coordinate the ongoing performance review process.
• Track professional development requests and generate an annual report.
• Serve as a backup for the Manager, Benefits and HR Administration and the Recruiting and HR Coordinator.
• Input HR data into the HRIS and various trackers and generate requested reports.
• Assist with visitor registration, reception activities, and coordination for the HR team.
• Monitor HR mailboxes and forward emails, forms, and documentation to the appropriate recipients.
• Support the planning, organization, and execution of employee engagement initiatives, staff events, and other programs as requested.
• Assist with ad hoc projects, research assignments, and long term initiatives as they arise.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative and HR related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of four years of administrative experience, preferably including data entry and record keeping responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Interest in learning and developing within Human Resources.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with a positive attitude, collaborative work style, and service oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Efficient and accurate data entry skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
• Experience managing multiple schedules and accommodating varying preferences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and balance competing priorities professionally.
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Comfortable taking direction while demonstrating confidence to ask questions when needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all HR matters.
• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities over time.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)