Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - Maternity Leave

Location: Upper West Side – New York, NY
Pay: $35–$45/hour
Type:- Maternity Leave 4 months

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support onboarding, new hire orientation, and pre-employment processes for a busy organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage onboarding, including preparing and sending offer letters and welcome communications
• Coordinate background checks, employment physicals, references, license verifications, and other pre-hire requirements
• Determine whether new hires have met requirements and are cleared to begin employment
• Coordinate with IT, Credentialing, HR, and other departments to ensure new employees are properly set up
• Plan and coordinate New Hire Orientation (NHO), including schedules, presenters, training rooms, and communications
• Track and update NHO schedules and send new hire information to appropriate staff
• Ensure orientation presentations and materials are current and ready
• Enter required employee trainings into the HRIS
• Maintain accurate onboarding records and escalate issues when necessary
• Work flexible hours during orientation weeks to welcome and assist new hires

Qualifications:

• Associate degree required
• Minimum 2 years of similar HR experience , preferably within an organization of 250+ employees
• Experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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