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Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
Primary Location:
CUNY INSTITUTE FOR STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Bargaining Unit:
No
The Institute for State and Local Governance at CUNY: About Us
The Institute for State & Local Governance at the City University of New York (CUNY) is a public sector consultancy at CUNY. We partner with governments and community organizations to build effective policies and practices, balance budgets, and develop leadership skills and institutional capacity. By improving these systems and services, we help make communities stronger. Our team holds expansive technical expertise in research and analysis, leadership education, and program design and implementation. We also have deep and broad subject-matter knowledge, including in municipal and state finance, criminal legal systems, education, public health, and social work. Through this, we provide our partners with the responsive and flexible support to reach sustainable and practical solutions for the communities they serve.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We strive to foster an office environment and an approach to work that welcomes and respects different perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are working towards our goal of recruiting and retaining staff who are diverse in terms of race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic status, disability, and legal system involvement.
Position Details
The CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance (ISLG) is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Human Resources Associate to oversee day-to-day human resources operations and serve as the primary liaison to the Human Resources department of the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY), ISLG’s fiscal agent. Supporting approximately 60 full- and part-time employees, the Human Resources Associate will play a key role across the employee lifecycle, with responsibilities spanning recruitment and onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, leave management, compliance, and personnel records. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Human Resources Associate will ensure that HR processes are efficient, accurate, confidential, and responsive to the needs of employees and organizational leadership. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to providing responsive, high-quality HR support.
Key responsibilities include:
Recruitment
- Oversee the full recruitment and hiring lifecycle for all employee positions, from workforce planning through candidate selection and onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to:
- Identify role requirements, key competencies, and organizational needs, and develop clear, accurate job descriptions aligned with ISLG’s culture and operational priorities.
- Establish equitable, consistent, and effective hiring processes.
- Provide compensation recommendations informed by role responsibilities, organizational resources, and internal equity.
- Manage job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and employment offers.
- Design and manage a structured, thoughtful onboarding and orientation process that establishes clear expectations, introduces organizational policies and culture.
Employee Relations and Performance Management
- Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, providing timely, accurate guidance on policies, procedures, and routine employment matters.
- Liaise with the appropriate internal ISLG staff and RFCUNY on sensitive and complex employee matters, including performance concerns, policy violations, workplace conflicts, formal complaints, investigations, corrective action, and terminations.
- Manage CUNY ISLG’s Annual Performance Evaluation process and work with department directors to recommend and implement improvements as needed.
Payroll, Benefits, and HR Administration
- Serve as ISLG’s primary liaison to the Research Foundation of CUNY (RFCUNY) on HR administration and related operational matters, including:
- Payroll coordination and issue resolution.
- Benefits administration.
- Employee data accuracy, reporting, and records management.
- Maintain appropriate oversight of employee information and ensure the confidentiality integrity of personnel records.
- Draft ISLG's human resources policies and processes with input from relevant ISLG staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Organizational Culture, Values, and Employee Engagement
- Collaborate with ISLG’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer on efforts to advance equitable and inclusive workplace practices.
- Develop and support initiatives that strengthen employee well-being, engagement, professional development, and retention.
- Promote a workplace culture grounded in dignity, respect, accountability, and trust.
Qualifications
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
- At least three (3) years experience in human resources.
- Demonstrated experience managing core HR functions, including employee relations, employment compliance, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
- Strong understanding of confidentiality, ethical HR practices, and appropriate handling of sensitive personnel matters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with human resources information systems and WorkDay preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
This is a full-time position in New York City with a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 and excellent benefits, including:
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance.
- Paid vacation and personal days.
- Paid sick leave.
- CUNY tuition reimbursement program.
- Pre-tax benefits for transit and healthcare costs.
- Family/parental leave.
- Life insurance.
- A retirement plan with employer contribution.
Our staff also benefit from:
- A positive work/life balance.
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
- Engagement with the broader CUNY network.
- Working with organizational leadership who have years of significant public sector and policymaking expertise.
How to Apply
To apply please submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and interests and attach your resume. Questions about the position can be addressed to info@islg.cuny.edu. Applications received prior to November 30, 2026 will be considered for an interview.
Pay Range:
$75,000 - $85,000
RFCUNY Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
Primary Location:
CUNY INSTITUTE FOR STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Bargaining Unit:
No
The Institute for State and Local Governance at CUNY: About Us
The Institute for State & Local Governance at the City University of New York (CUNY) is a public sector consultancy at CUNY. We partner with governments and community organizations to build effective policies and practices, balance budgets, and develop leadership skills and institutional capacity. By improving these systems and services, we help make communities stronger. Our team holds expansive technical expertise in research and analysis, leadership education, and program design and implementation. We also have deep and broad subject-matter knowledge, including in municipal and state finance, criminal legal systems, education, public health, and social work. Through this, we provide our partners with the responsive and flexible support to reach sustainable and practical solutions for the communities they serve.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We strive to foster an office environment and an approach to work that welcomes and respects different perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are working towards our goal of recruiting and retaining staff who are diverse in terms of race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic status, disability, and legal system involvement.
Position Details
The CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance (ISLG) is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Human Resources Associate to oversee day-to-day human resources operations and serve as the primary liaison to the Human Resources department of the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY), ISLG’s fiscal agent. Supporting approximately 60 full- and part-time employees, the Human Resources Associate will play a key role across the employee lifecycle, with responsibilities spanning recruitment and onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, leave management, compliance, and personnel records. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Human Resources Associate will ensure that HR processes are efficient, accurate, confidential, and responsive to the needs of employees and organizational leadership. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to providing responsive, high-quality HR support.
Key responsibilities include:
Recruitment
- Oversee the full recruitment and hiring lifecycle for all employee positions, from workforce planning through candidate selection and onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to:
- Identify role requirements, key competencies, and organizational needs, and develop clear, accurate job descriptions aligned with ISLG’s culture and operational priorities.
- Establish equitable, consistent, and effective hiring processes.
- Provide compensation recommendations informed by role responsibilities, organizational resources, and internal equity.
- Manage job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and employment offers.
- Design and manage a structured, thoughtful onboarding and orientation process that establishes clear expectations, introduces organizational policies and culture.
Employee Relations and Performance Management
- Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, providing timely, accurate guidance on policies, procedures, and routine employment matters.
- Liaise with the appropriate internal ISLG staff and RFCUNY on sensitive and complex employee matters, including performance concerns, policy violations, workplace conflicts, formal complaints, investigations, corrective action, and terminations.
- Manage CUNY ISLG’s Annual Performance Evaluation process and work with department directors to recommend and implement improvements as needed.
Payroll, Benefits, and HR Administration
- Serve as ISLG’s primary liaison to the Research Foundation of CUNY (RFCUNY) on HR administration and related operational matters, including:
- Payroll coordination and issue resolution.
- Benefits administration.
- Employee data accuracy, reporting, and records management.
- Maintain appropriate oversight of employee information and ensure the confidentiality integrity of personnel records.
- Draft ISLG's human resources policies and processes with input from relevant ISLG staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Organizational Culture, Values, and Employee Engagement
- Collaborate with ISLG’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer on efforts to advance equitable and inclusive workplace practices.
- Develop and support initiatives that strengthen employee well-being, engagement, professional development, and retention.
- Promote a workplace culture grounded in dignity, respect, accountability, and trust.
Qualifications
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
- At least three (3) years experience in human resources.
- Demonstrated experience managing core HR functions, including employee relations, employment compliance, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
- Strong understanding of confidentiality, ethical HR practices, and appropriate handling of sensitive personnel matters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with human resources information systems and WorkDay preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
This is a full-time position in New York City with a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 and excellent benefits, including:
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance.
- Paid vacation and personal days.
- Paid sick leave.
- CUNY tuition reimbursement program.
- Pre-tax benefits for transit and healthcare costs.
- Family/parental leave.
- Life insurance.
- A retirement plan with employer contribution.
Our staff also benefit from:
- A positive work/life balance.
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
- Engagement with the broader CUNY network.
- Working with organizational leadership who have years of significant public sector and policymaking expertise.
How to Apply
To apply please submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and interests and attach your resume. Questions about the position can be addressed to info@islg.cuny.edu. Applications received prior to November 30, 2026 will be considered for an interview.
Pay Range:
$75,000 - $85,000
RFCUNY Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations assistant jobs.
- Proficiency with an HRIS platform such as Workday, BambooHR, or ADP
- Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, or benefits administration processes
- Strong written communication skills for drafting employee-facing documentation
- Familiarity with I-9 and E-Verify compliance procedures
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Ability to handle confidential employee data with discretion and accuracy
Tips for Your People Operations Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume for HRIS tools
List every HR information system you've touched by name. Hiring managers for people operations assistant roles scan for specific platforms, and a generic reference to 'HR software' won't pass an applicant tracking system screen the way a named tool will.
Highlight employee lifecycle experience clearly
Separate onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration into distinct bullet points on your resume. People operations assistant postings treat these as separate competencies, so bundling them under one vague phrase undersells your actual range.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists people operations assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your compliance experience
Filter for openings that mention I-9 recordkeeping, E-Verify, or state-specific leave laws. Demonstrating familiarity with compliance tasks in your cover letter sets you apart from candidates with only generalist HR exposure.
Prepare a process improvement example for interviews
Interviewers for people operations assistant roles frequently ask how you've streamlined an HR workflow or reduced manual steps in an administrative process. Arrive with one concrete example, including the before state, your action, and the measurable outcome.
Negotiate start date around benefits enrollment cycles
If you receive an offer near the end of a quarter, ask whether a start date aligned with the next open enrollment period is possible. It signals operational awareness and can prevent gaps in your own benefits coverage during the transition.
People Operations Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most people operations assistants?
The companies hiring the most people operations assistants right now include Target, Walmart, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in technology and professional services firms that are scaling their HR teams.
How many people operations assistant jobs are remote?
About 38% of people operations assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest for roles focused on HRIS data entry, employee record management, and HR communications rather than those requiring in-person onboarding or facilities coordination.
How do you become a people operations assistant?
Start by completing a degree or certificate in human resources or business administration, then build hands-on experience through internships, HR coordinator roles, or administrative support positions. Gain familiarity with at least one HRIS platform, learn the basics of benefits administration and I-9 compliance, and develop strong documentation habits before applying.
Can you get a people operations assistant job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire people operations assistants directly from administrative or customer-facing roles if you can demonstrate attention to detail, discretion with sensitive information, and comfort with HR software. Completing an SHRM-CP prep course or a Human Resources certificate signals commitment and helps close the gap when formal HR experience is limited.
What does the people operations assistant interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen focused on your administrative background and HRIS experience, followed by a panel interview with HR managers and sometimes a hiring partner. You'll often receive a scenario-based question about handling a confidential employee situation or walking through an onboarding workflow, so prepare a concrete example in advance.
Where can I find and apply to people operations assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to people operations assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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