People Administrative Assistant

Curi Capital•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Curi Capital, founded in 2005, is a rapidly growing national registered investment advisory firm (RIA) based in Chicago. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and making a difference in our clients’ financial wellness. Our mission is focused on enriching the lives of our teammates, clients, partners, and the communities in which we live and work. Curi Capital is perennially ranked among Barron’s Top 100 Independent Registered Investment Advisors globally. Our values—Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment—are at the core of our culture. About the Opportunity At Curi Capital, you will step into a highly visible, service-driven role where people and experience intersect. As our People Administrative Assistant, you will be the welcoming face of our Chicago headquarters while also playing a vital role behind the scenes in supporting our People (HR) function. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on helping others succeed, takes pride in creating exceptional first impressions, and values professionalism at the highest level. You will make a meaningful impact every day—whether you are greeting clients, supporting teammates, or ensuring that employee experiences run seamlessly. This role is ideal for someone who brings a humble, servant-minded approach to their work, enjoys being relied upon, and understands the importance of discretion, organization, and polish in a professional environment. At Curi Capital, we serve highly sophisticated clients and professionals—your ability to consistently demonstrate excellence, poise, and reliability will be key to your success. The Role In this dynamic role, you will serve as both the first point of contact for our office and a trusted partner to our People team. You will ensure a seamless and welcoming office experience while also supporting key HR processes that impact the entire employee lifecycle. You will bring structure, warmth, and efficiency to everything you do—balancing front-facing responsibilities with detailed administrative work. Your ability to anticipate needs, stay organized, and communicate professionally will help elevate both the employee and client experience.

Requirements

Service-first mindset and genuinely enjoy supporting others and contributing to team success
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions, with the ability to confidently engage with executives, clients, and colleagues
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to take initiative, adaptability, and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment
Humble, reliable, and a strong sense of accountability
2+ years of experience in administrative, HR, receptionist, or office support roles
Experience working in a professional corporate environment where high standards of conduct are expected
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and tools quickly

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day People operations, maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems, and documentation with strong attention to detail
Serve as a helpful and responsive resource for employee questions, ensuring timely and professional communication
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding experiences, supporting logistics, communications, and system setup
Assist with recruiting coordination, including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates
Support engagement initiatives, training coordination, and internal programs that strengthen culture and retention
Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
Greet clients, employees, and visitors, creating a polished and welcoming first impression
Manage calls, inquiries, and communications with professionalism and efficiency
Ensure the office environment is consistently organized, clean, and client-ready, including reception areas, conference rooms, and kitchens
Support meeting and event coordination, ensuring smooth execution and attention to detail
Administer office operations such as supplies, deliveries, vendor coordination, and building relationships
Proactively support teammates with requests and ensure their day-to-day needs are met