Human Resources Assistant

Recruiting Partner: Emily Lauro

New York, New York | Human Resources | Not Remote | $68,000 to $72,000 | Job ID: 165667

Job Summary

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Our group is dedicated to delivering excellence in service and hospitality, with a long-standing tradition of crafting refined and welcoming environments for both members and guests. We celebrate outstanding food, extraordinary wine, and exceptional design while ensuring every individual feels cared for with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.

We are seeking an HR Assistant to join our team — a key role supporting both HR operations and recruitment across the organization. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-touch environment where service, precision, and people-first values are at the core.


HR Assistant Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with company contribution
  • Employee dining and hospitality discounts
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Inclusive, supportive team environment

HR Assistant Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in HR administrative support, preferably in hospitality
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to build and nurture strong relationships with colleagues and candidates
  • Positive, professional demeanor with discretion and integrity
  • General HR knowledge preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable

HR Assistant-Must Haves

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR & Payroll Manager
  • Manage updates in HRIS systems and employee records
  • Assist with onboarding new hires and administering company benefits
  • Prepare HR-related correspondence (references, bank letters, offer letters)
  • Support payroll reporting and coordination with Finance
  • Coordinate hourly recruitment efforts including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and recruitment fairs
  • Maintain recruitment trackers and assist with reporting/special projects
  • Provide coverage for Recruitment Coordinator as needed

HR Assistant Preferred Background & Skills

  • Previous HR experience in the hospitality or service industry
  • Familiarity with payroll processes and benefit administration
  • Experience collaborating with Finance teams for reporting and compliance
  • Strong computer skills (HRIS, Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems)
  • Event coordination or recruitment fair experience
  • Enthusiasm for contributing to a culture of hospitality, excellence, and growth

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 165667

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach