People Administrative Assistant

Curi Capital•Chicago, IL

6d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Curi Capital is seeking a People Administrative Assistant for their Chicago headquarters. This role is a highly visible, service-driven position that acts as the welcoming face of the office and provides vital support to the People (HR) function. The ideal candidate will have a humble, servant-minded approach, enjoy being relied upon, and understand the importance of discretion, organization, and polish. This role is crucial for maintaining a seamless and welcoming office experience and supporting key HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle. The position requires a professional who can consistently demonstrate excellence, poise, and reliability when interacting with sophisticated clients and professionals.

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.