HR & Office Operations Coordinator - Premier Creative Agency
4 days ago
New York
Job Description HR & Office Operations Coordinator – Premier Creative Agency $70-80k DOE + 401k + benefits A highly successful creative agency specializing in large-scale brand experiences and immersive environments is seeking a high-energy HR & Office Operations Coordinator for their Brooklyn office. The firm’s New York hub is a unique space that serves as both a corporate office and an active production shop. This role is the operational anchor for the NY team, supporting a corporate staff and a dedicated production crew. This is a "culture-first" position, ideal for a true people person who can bridge the gap between a professional office environment and a hands-on production floor. Location: Brooklyn Onsite Hours: 9am – 6pm, Monday – Friday Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly) Responsibilities include (but not limited to): • HR & Employee Admin: Managing the full employee lifecycle for NY—processing shop applications, coordinating interviews, onboarding, and maintaining records in strict compliance with NY State labor laws (Sick Leave, PFL, etc.)., • Culture & People: Acting as the "culture carrier"—organizing monthly team treats, celebrating birthdays, and managing employee recognition to keep morale high across both office and warehouse staff., • Office Operations: Overseeing the day-to-day "vibe" and functionality of the office space; managing housekeeping vendors, ordering inventory, and ensuring all supplies are stocked., • Payroll & Scheduling: Creating shop employee schedules based on event needs; submitting and approving payroll under the guidance of the HR department., • Financial Tracking: Utilizing SAP Concur for expense reports, tracking recurring shop expenses (janitorial, dumpsters, supplies), and managing vendor COIs and billing., • Experience: 4+ years in HR, office administration, or operations, ideally within a fast-paced agency, production, or warehouse environment., • NY Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of New York labor laws and HR compliance requirements., • The "Chameleon": You are as comfortable discussing benefits with corporate leads as you are coordinating with the warehouse crew; you are direct, transparent, and approachable., • Systems Savvy: Proficient in Google Suite, Mac systems, and experience with SAP Concur (or similar expense tools)., • Grit & Professionalism: You have a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude and can manage multiple priorities in an active, industrial-creative setting. You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early. Company DescriptionCareer Group has a strong commitment to our talent. We pride ourselves on making dream placements with top companies across industries, and we are proud to be industry leaders, using a hands on, curated approach to find the perfect match. We understand that every individual and every company is unique, so we take the time to get to know our clients and candidates on a deeper level. Careers start here.Career Group has a strong commitment to our talent. We pride ourselves on making dream placements with top companies across industries, and we are proud to be industry leaders, using a hands on, curated approach to find the perfect match. We understand that every individual and every company is unique, so we take the time to get to know our clients and candidates on a deeper level. Careers start here.