Temporary Human Resources Project Assistant (Office Relocation) (Part-Time Temporary Position)

American Jewish Committee • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Human Resources Project Assistant will support the HR team during an office relocation by organizing, reviewing, scanning, shredding, and digitizing employee and HR records in accordance with AJC’s document retention policy. This role requires strong attention to detail, experience with ADP, and the ability to follow a structured project plan independently.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow structured processes and written project plans with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, file management systems).
• Ability to work independently and manage repetitive tasks accurately over time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with ADP, specifically uploading and managing employee documents.
• Demonstrate, ability to follow detailed retention guidelines.
• Knowledge of HR document retention policies and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with document scanning equipment and digital file management.
• Previous HR administrative or records management experience.
• Familiarity with office relocations, records cleanups, or digitization projects.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review HR files and documents in accordance with AJC’s records retention policy to determine which materials must be retained, scanned, or securely destroyed.
• Scan paper documents accurately and efficiently, ensuring readability and proper file naming.
• Upload scanned documents to the appropriate employee records within ADP.
• Prepare documents for secure shredding in compliance with confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Follow a detailed project plan outlining document handling requirements and timelines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Track progress and flag issues or discrepancies to HR leadership as needed.
• Coordinate with HR staff to ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly categorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed