People Specialist

Fragomen•New York, NY

3d•$70,000 - $83,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fragomen’s New York office is seeking a proactive, service-oriented People Specialist to support day-to-day People operations and help create a welcoming, well-run employee experience. This role partners closely with local leadership, employees, and the broader People team to deliver practical, responsive support across onboarding, employee questions, Workday processes, compliance, office programs, and operational best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who brings a positive, can-do approach, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in supporting people and improving how work gets done.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or a related support role.
Workday or HRIS experience strongly preferred.
Strong customer-service mindset with excellent follow-through and judgment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and senior leaders.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality.
Comfort balancing daily operational needs with shifting priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally with a focus in Human Resources, business, or a related field.
Experience in a professional services or fast-paced corporate environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a friendly and reliable point of contact for employee questions, directing matters appropriately and following through with care.
Support onboarding and offboarding, including Workday processes, new hire materials, orientation schedules, and employee record updates.
Conduct new hire orientation support, including Workday and time tracking guidance.
Review and approve time tracking records for designated non-exempt employees.
Help maintain accurate employee data in Workday and related People systems.
Support benefits orientation, policy guidance, and local office procedures.
Assist with compliance-related updates, including labor law posters and required notices.
Respond to employment verifications, reference checks, and related employee documentation requests.
Support contingent worker administration, including invoice review and allocation.
Partner with the People team on office initiatives, special programs, events, org charts, and job description updates.
Help identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen consistency, and enhance the employee experience.
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and solution-focused workplace culture.