US Open HR Assistant (Seasonal)

USTA National Tennis Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,174; Full time

Job summary

USTA National Tennis Center is seeking a Seasonal HR Assistant for the 2026 US Open. This role involves providing administrative support to HR Leadership, overseeing the hiring process, and ensuring proper documentation. Candidates should be fluent in English, have strong organizational skills, and be proficient in Google Suite. The position offers a pay rate of $19/hr with a flexible schedule leading to a demanding tournament environment. Overtime is eligible, and daily meal allowance is provided during the tournament.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft applications including Excel/Sheets.
• Must display strong desire to learn and incorporate newly acquired skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support to HR Leadership.
• Phone screening of applicants and scheduling on-site interviews.
• Maintain and track interviews using Google Calendar and HR systems.
• Assist with employee documentation and filing system.

Skills

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Excel

Interest in Human Resources

Interviewing skills

Job description

Who We Are

It takes the most talented people to put on the world’s greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships are one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world. Each year, for three weeks in the late summer, the US Open is the focus of the sports & entertainment universe. Passionate fans from around the world come to NYC to witness the toughest tennis on the game’s biggest stage. With more than 1.1 million on-site visitors, over 204 million television viewers worldwide and over 47 million online visitors globally in 2025, why not come and enjoy the thrill and excitement of working with our team?

Why Work for the USTA?

We are a passionate team of staff and volunteers focused on growing the sport of tennis and making it accessible to all. We are committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities for ALL to participate. Don’t know tennis? Don't worry, you can still find yourself in the game!

We are seeking a Seasonal HR Assistant who will play a crucial part in creating our 2026 US OPEN team!

Start Date: March 23rd, 2026

End Date: September 13th, 2026

Schedule before US Open*: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

flexible to working weekends for events (job fairs)

Schedule during US Open*: working up to 12 hours per day, Mon-Sun

flexible to working an opening, mid, or closing shift

The Role

• Need to be available to work 3 days starting in March/April, 5 days starting a week starting May and 7 days a week from mid-August to early-September
• Provide full administrative support to HR Leadership
• Phone screening of applicants to determine candidacy and follow-up by scheduling on-site interviews with Recruiter. Collect information and submit to recruiter to complete the screening process
• Maintain and track interviews using Google Calendar, Excel, & HR recruiting system
• Collaborate with recruiters daily to review interview times for all candidates scheduled to arrive. Meet and greet candidates at the Fire Command Station, and provide all preparatory information.
• Assist with review of all hiring paperwork and verify I-9 documentation. Help maintain seasonal employee filing system by ensuring uniformity and organization of all employee documents (i.e. current Personnel Authorization form, W-4, I-9, Termination form, Evaluations, waiver, policy, & guidelines adherence forms, and other miscellaneous confidential documents of relevance, etc.)
• Keep employee files current by tracking/uploading incoming flow of documents and updating records daily
• Follow up with new/rehires regarding any missing documentation or missing information/signatures on paperwork and documents
• Attend Career fairs with Recruiters
• Assist Recruitment and administrative team with Uniform Distribution/I-9 collection
• Assist staff with HR Procedures/protocol. (Ex. clocking in and out)
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Fluency in English, Spanish highly preferred
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have strong interest in all aspects of Human Resources
• Interviewing skills/experience is a plus
• Must display strong desire to learn and incorporate newly acquired skills
• Proficient in Google suite and Microsoft applications including Excel/Sheets. In addition, the ability to quickly learn new computer-based and technical skills is required
• Candidate must extremely organized and pay high attention to small details
• Must be able to work in fast-paced high-stress environment
• Be able to delegate various tasks at once

Pay Rate: $19/hr, overtime eligible; daily meal allowance provided during the tournament