Assistant, Human Resources

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Assistant handling HR duties for a top-tier global law firm. Providing support to the CHRO and managing various administrative tasks.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills while providing comprehensive support to the CHRO. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality, managing communications, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree3 Years' ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Client-Service OrientedIndependent Problem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailProfessional ComposureProactive and Responsive

Industry Keywords

Calendar ManagementTravel ArrangementExpense ReportingConfidential InformationProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide secretarial, technical and organizational assistance to the CHRO
Proactive calendar management (schedule in-person/virtual meetings, send outlook invitations, track RSVPs)
Arrange conference room reservations, catering and AV requests
Answer and place telephone calls professionally and take accurate and complete messages for the CHRO
Arrange domestic/international travel
Prepare and submit expenses reports
Prepare, secure necessary approvals, and process department invoices
Draft, review and send communications on behalf of the CHRO
Conduct ad hoc research and assist with special projects
Support HR department wide initiatives and events
Assist with other responsibilities and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferred
Ability to maintain utmost discretion of confidential information
Client-service oriented; responsive to inquiries; strong independent problem-solving skills
Superior organizational and project management skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
Highly motivated, proactive, responsive and conscientious, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service
A sharp eye for detail
Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package