Temporary HR & Legal Records Project Assistant

American Jewish Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

The American Jewish Committee is seeking a Temporary Human Resources/Legal Project Assistant to support HR and Legal during an office relocation. You will organize, review, scan, and digitize employee records in line with retention policies, leveraging ADP and standard office software.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow a structured project plan independently. Based in Midtown East, New York, the assignment is two to three days per week, project-based with

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow structured processes and project plans with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, file management systems).
• Ability to work independently and manage repetitive tasks accurately over time.

Responsibilities

• Review HR and Legal files to determine retention, scanning, or destruction needs.
• Scan documents accurately and name files properly.
• Upload scanned documents to employee records in ADP.
• Prepare documents for secure shredding per confidentiality standards.
• Follow a detailed project plan with timelines and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Track progress and flag issues to HR leadership as needed.
• Coordinate with HR and Legal to ensure records are complete and properly categorized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Confidentiality

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP

Job description

The American Jewish Committee is seeking a Temporary Human Resources/Legal Project Assistant to support HR and Legal during an office relocation. You will organize, review, scan, and digitize employee records in line with retention policies, leveraging ADP and standard office software.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow a structured project plan independently. Based in Midtown East, New York, the assignment is two to three days per week, project-based with