People & Culture Assistant

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) · New York, NY · 2 days ago

Administrative$30/hrPart-time

Job Summary

CASES is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused Part-Time People & Culture Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the People & Culture department. This role serves as a critical administrative partner to the People & Culture team, helping ensure employee records, documentation, and key processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with organizational standards. We are looking for a team member who is highly organized, proactive, and committed to providing exceptional internal customer service. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting employees and managers with professionalism and care.

Maintaining People and Culture Data Integrity

Maintain people and culture data integrity
Support employee file maintenance, including organizing records, identifying missing items, and helping maintain accurate documentation
Cook up background check and MVR clearance processes, including initiating requests, tracking status, following up on missing items, and escalating concerns
Process employment verifications and routine employee documentation using approved templates and procedures
Complete simple check requests and related administrative follow-up to support P&C operations
Provide administrative support for employee experience processes, including P&C condolences, mailings, and other routine employee touchpoints
Provide backup support to other P&C administrative workflows as needed
Escalate sensitive or complex matters to the appropriate P&C team member

What We Are Looking For

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring tasks with accuracy and follow-through
Comfort using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, HR systems, and shared dashboards; ADP experience is a plus
Strong written communication skills and ability to use approved templates to respond to routine inquiries
To handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
To work 20 hours per week in the office, with one remote workday, to support file management, mail distribution, condolence outreach, and other administrative functions
Interest in HR operations, employee lifecycle administration, compliance tracking, and/or P&C systems

Employee Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days
12 Paid Holidays per year
Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%
Employee Referral Program

CASES Values

PEOPLE| Hold people’s stories with dignity
UNITY| Commit to a shared mission
RESPECT| Celebrate the strength of diversity
PROGRESS| Always work to improve
OPTIMIZE| Make the best use of resources
SOLUTIONS| Work together to solve problems
EMPATHY| Seek to understand others

Workplace Flexibility

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to People & Culture operations, HR systems, compliance processes, and employee engagement practices while contributing to a mission-driven organization. Salary: The hourly pay for this position is $30.00 per hour. Shift Hours: The People and Culture Assistant is part-time working 20 hours per week. Location Address: 4 West 125th Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10027 and/or 25 Chapel Street, 11th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid - one day remote per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.