Human Resources (HR) Administrator

Job title: Human Resources (HR) Administrator

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Administrator to join a fast-paced team on a Contract assignment in New York, New York. This onsite role will provide hands-on support for a high-volume employee transition, helping staff complete onboarding, payroll, and benefits tasks within established deadlines. The position is ideal for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing detailed follow-up across a large employee population.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding administration for a large group of employees, ensuring required forms and records are submitted correctly and on schedule.

• Communicate with associates to resolve missing information and guide them through outstanding employment documentation.

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and direct deposit setup by answering questions and confirming completion of required steps.

• Partner with HR and payroll teams to manage high-volume outreach related to onboarding and pay-related administrative items.

• Maintain tracking reports to monitor incomplete tasks, documentation status, and approaching deadlines.

• Review submitted information for accuracy and escalate discrepancies or unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams.

• Support employee movement into company HR systems as part of a broader workforce transition project.

• Use Excel and internal platforms to organize data, update records, and provide status visibility to the team.

• At least 2 years of experience in HR administration, onboarding, or closely related personnel support work.

• Previous experience handling benefits enrollment, open enrollment, or similar employee benefits processes.

• Strong ability to manage high-volume follow-up while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and working with tracking spreadsheets.

• Familiarity with HR or onboarding systems; experience with Lyric or similar platforms is preferred.

• Retail industry experience is strongly preferred.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for employee support and cross-functional coordination.