Human Resources Assistant

Job overview

The Human Resources Assistant works onsite in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York, NY. Pay is $25 per hour. The role supports the Human Resources team of a public behavioral health and research organization whose employees contribute to clinical care, research, education, and services for New Yorkers. The assistant supports time and attendance administration, onboarding, employee-file reviews, and confidential personnel records, helping the HR team keep documentation accurate and administrative processes on schedule.

What you'll do

• Print, review, and distribute sign-in sheets and timesheets
• audit SharePoint data
• follow up with employees and supervisors about timekeeping requirements
• assist with probationary reports and annual evaluations
• process onboarding documents
• schedule meetings, direct calls, file documents, and distribute mail
• maintain confidential personnel records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

human resources assistant

hr administration

time and attendance

timesheets

onboarding

personnel records

sharepoint

microsoft word

microsoft excel

washington heights ny

$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The assignment is three months, through December 20, 2026, with Monday–Friday standard business hours.

About the employer

Peak Performers is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.