HR Assistant Jobs in New York, NY

A HR Assistant, or Human Resources Assistant, plays a crucial role in the human resources industry by providing support to HR professionals in completing administrative tasks related to the hiring, onboarding, benefit administration and employee records maintenance processes. They often act as the liaison between HR management and employees, providing information and help with HR-related issues. HR Assistants also handle tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining HR databases, and assisting with recruitment and staffing logistics. They may also assist in payroll preparation and manage employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Essential skills for a HR Assistant include excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. They should be detail-oriented, have good time-management skills, and be proficient with MS Office Suite and HR software, like HRIS or HRMS. Although not always required, a HR Certification, such as aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources), can be beneficial for career advancement. Before becoming a HR Assistant, a person may hold roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, or Recruitment Coordinator.

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Human Resources Assistant

  • Bogota, NJ (8 miles from New York, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ (8 miles from New York, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Human Resources Unit of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), in Bogota. The Human Resources Assistant reports...

Executive Secretary, HR Administration - Jacobi/NCB

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Executive Secretary, HR Administration - Jacobi/NCB DepartmentHR ADMINISTRATION Location Bronx Job ID121005 Civil Service ClassificationManagerial Hire In Rate$60,000.00 (for employees new to HHC)...

Bilingual Payroll/HR Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

What You’ll Be Doing: As our Payroll/HR Assistant, you’ll serve as the backbone of our human resources and payroll operations....

[Students Welcome] Office & Recruiting Assistants

  • Paramus, NJ (13 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (13 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago

To apply: Please fill out the quick form at We are looking for a couple fun and friendly individuals to work part-time with our team in Paramus on rt 17. This positions range from 6-15 hours a...

Recruiting Assistant, Bilingual

  • Paterson, NJ (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Recruiting Assistant, Bilingual PATERSON, NJ Posted: 04/20/25 Position Type: Contract Category: Staffing Job Number: 45444347 Pay Rate: $18-20 / hour JOB DESCRIPTION Recruiting Assistant,...

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Human Resources Administrative Assistant Grade: 10 Salary: $42,843-$51,079 The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified Human Resources Administrative Assistant who...

HR Assistant - II (USD)

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

HR Assistant - II (USD)#25-55636 $23.64 per hour New York, NY All On-site Job Description Actual Job Title is Recruiting Coordinator. 6 months to 2 years previous work experience in the same role....

HR Assistant/Payroll (Bilingual)

  • Saint Albans, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Albans, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Gpac is working with a family-owned food manufacturer that has been in business for over70 years in the Long Beach area of Long Island, New York that is seeking a Payroll/HR Assistant....

HR Assistant/Payroll (Bilingual)

  • Jamaica, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is working with a family-owned food manufacturer that has been in business for over70 years in the Long Beach area of Long Island, New York that is seeking a Payroll/HR Assistant....

HR Assistant/Payroll (Bilingual)

  • Corona, NY (7 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Corona, NY (7 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is working with a family-owned food manufacturer that has been in business for over70 years in the Long Beach area of Long Island, New York that is seeking a Payroll/HR Assistant....

HR Assistant/Payroll (Bilingual)

  • Ridgewood, NY (7 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NY (7 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is working with a family-owned food manufacturer that has been in business for over70 years in the Long Beach area of Long Island, New York that is seeking a Payroll/HR Assistant....

HR Assistant/Payroll (Bilingual)

  • Elmhurst, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is working with a family-owned food manufacturer that has been in business for over70 years in the Long Beach area of Long Island, New York that is seeking a Payroll/HR Assistant....

HR Assistant/Payroll (Bilingual)

  • Woodside, NY (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Woodside, NY (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is working with a family-owned food manufacturer that has been in business for over70 years in the Long Beach area of Long Island, New York that is seeking a Payroll/HR Assistant....

HR Assistant/Payroll (Bilingual)

  • Flushing, NY (8 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (8 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is working with a family-owned food manufacturer that has been in business for over70 years in the Long Beach area of Long Island, New York that is seeking a Payroll/HR Assistant....

HR Assistant/Payroll (Bilingual)

  • Far Rockaway, NY (15 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Far Rockaway, NY (15 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is working with a family-owned food manufacturer that has been in business for over70 years in the Long Beach area of Long Island, New York that is seeking a Payroll/HR Assistant....

Demographic Data for New York, NY

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in New York, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in New York, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.4%
Master's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Assistants in New York, NY
1-2 years
34.0%
Less than 1 year
30.9%
2-4 years
25.6%
4-6 years
5.5%
6-8 years
2.7%
10+ years
1.4%



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