Job Description
Job Description
Position: HRIS Assistant (Global Law Firm)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Compensation Package: Base salary up to $70K + Paid Overtime, Annual Bonus, Full Benefits, 401(k) with match, Tuition Reimbursement, and more
Industry: Global Law Firm
Summary:
A prestigious global law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and service-minded individual to join their Human Resources team in New York. This role is ideal for someone coming from a client-focused background—such as hospitality, Disney, luxury service, or corporate concierge—who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a strong eye for detail, and values professionalism, discretion, and high-quality service. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, tech-savvy, and enjoys working with systems and data in a collaborative, people-centric setting.
Responsibilities for HRIS Assistant:
- Accurately input, update, and maintain employee data in various HR systems, ensuring integrity and consistency
- Generate, review, and distribute standard and ad hoc HRIS reports as needed
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee HRIS-related inquiries and escalate appropriately
- Partner cross-functionally with other departments to verify and ensure accuracy of employee data
- Support routine system maintenance, including assisting with testing during upgrades and implementations
- Provide production support by troubleshooting issues and resolving discrepancies in employee data
- Assist in documenting system processes, creating user guides, and maintaining procedure manuals
- Perform data audits and respond to internal requests for information or reports
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for data accuracy, user experience, and reporting
Qualifications for HRIS Assistant:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field
- Minimum 1 year of administrative or HRIS experience; experience in a professional services or hospitality environment strongly preferred
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft or other HRIS platforms preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (formulas, data entry, sorting/filtering)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact professionally with employees at all levels
- Outstanding attention to detail and follow-through; proactive problem-solver
- Willingness to learn; additional training will be provided