Human Resources Assistant II

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Human Resources Assistant II performing various office duties at NYU School of Professional Studies. Responsible for HR transactions, communications, and supporting department functions in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a wide range of general office duties including those of a confidential nature
Prioritize office activities and may act as work leader to junior clerical support staff
Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of University and human resources and payroll policies and procedures
Interact with the general public as NYU/SPS liaison and with University personnel including those at senior level to resolve issues and problems
Prepare and process a variety of human resources and payroll transactions using University systems
Monitor payroll processing and tracking of human resources data
Initiate special check requests
Prepare new hire onboarding and performance review packages
Ensure employee receipt of essential information
Customize and/or compose communications on own initiative or in response to requests for information
Use University HR/recruiting systems, Microsoft Office and Google applications, including databases, to prepare reports
Maintain department calendar, assist with scheduling and supporting department events

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
3 years of office experience
Experience providing a high level of customer service
2 years of related experience in a human resources or payroll department (with Associate's degree)
1 year of related experience in a human resources or payroll department (with Bachelor's degree)
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding
Good proofreading and writing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $39.129

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processinghuman resources transactionsonboardingperformance review preparationdata trackingword processingspreadsheet applicationsdatabase applicationskeyboard proficiencyproofreading

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadershipinitiativeinterpersonal skillsattention to detailtime managementadaptability

Certifications

High School diplomaAssociate's degreeBachelor's degree