Human Resources Assistant (Recruiting Coordinator)

About the role

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant performs a variety of administrative, technical, organizing and coordinating activities in support of the Human Resources team. Primary responsibilities will include entering/updating employee information in the HR system; assisting with the corporate and administrative recruitment process; assisting with new employee onboarding and orientation planning, maintaining employee files, and providing support to various projects and initiatives for the HR team.

Responsibilities

• Supports corporate and administrative recruitment efforts including job posting, scheduling, and reference checking.
• Works with the Human Resources and Recruiting Specialist to coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation process for corporate and administrative hires, including preparation of new hire materials and orientation schedules.
• Maintains new hire onboarding and I-9 verification processes.
• Enters, updates and maintains employee information regarding new hires, office transfers, signing bonus payments, bonus advances, compensation changes, leaves of absence, FTE changes, and departures.
• Aids in the creation of documents related to employee life-cycle changes.
• Provides administrative support for the performance evaluation process.
• Creates, maintains and organizes electronic employee files and saves appropriate documents (offer letters, FTE letters, resignations, etc.).
• Runs miscellaneous reports in HRMS.
• Assists with day-to-day employee questions, as appropriate.
• Assists the HR department team with other ad hoc projects.

Requirements

• 1+ years of HR or administrative experience, in a professional services firm preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office required.
• Experience with a HRMS or ATS a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits

Cornerstone Research offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare options, a monthly wellness subsidy, and complimentary access to premium wellness apps.
• Financial Security: Robust retirement savings plans to secure your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Blend: A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility, alongside generous paid time off to recharge.
• Family & Personal Support: Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care.
• Growth & Culture: A firm-wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community.

Pay

Cornestone Research offers a competitive total rewards package tailored to your primary work location and the unique depth of experience you bring to the firm. San Francisco: $52,400 - $66,000, Boston: $48,000 - $60,500, Washington, D.C.: $47,100 – $59,300. An annual performance bonus is also offered, with a target of 5%.

Schedule

This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility, alongside generous paid time off to recharge.