Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Second Avenue is the premier platform for enabling institutions to deploy meaningful capital into single-deeded residential assets (SFR) while retaining control and valuable lines of sight into their investments over time. Second Avenue’s proprietary technology and exclusive relationships have allowed it to bring scale to scattered single-family investment homes, a strategy that was previously untenable as an institutional asset class. The Company provides all aspects of sourcing, acquisition, and property management services for its clients.

We offer a positive culture and professional work environment. Please visit our website for additional background on our business platform – www.secondavenue.com

Job Summary

The Entry-Level Human Resources Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support to HR and the central operations office. This role is ideal for someone starting their career in HR who has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The assistant will help maintain personnel records, coordinate employee onboarding, and support day-to-day HR and operational functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all office administrative activities, including routing of mail, FedEx deliveries and shipments.
• Ordering of office supplies and equipment, maintenance of office equipment, and other day-to-day office operations.
• Maintain and update employee personnel files, records, and databases.
• Managing phone calls, greeting visitors, organizing meetings, ordering supplies, and assisting Second Avenue Senior Management with Culture Building activities and communications.
• Support new hire onboarding, including preparing welcome packets and processing paperwork.
• Handle HR-related correspondence and respond to routine inquiries.
• Assist in benefits administration and help employees with forms or enrollment questions.
• Prepare HR reports, letters, and other documents as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws in administrative processes.
• Help coordinate employee training sessions and events.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, data entry, photocopying, and scanning.
• Maintain conference rooms and organize breakrooms as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient MS Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Able to consistently meet deadlines.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and analytically driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of urgency and desire to render excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize workload, to prioritize activities and follow-up appropriately.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred).
• Previous office or administrative experience is preferred.

Job Competencies

• Able to exhibit a proven track record with respect to goal achievement and adherence to planned timeframes
• Proven ability to interact effectively with a wide range of highly experienced peers, principals, prospects
• Successful track record with respect to prioritizing multiple initiatives – including rapid execution and sense of urgency regarding completion of key tasks.
• Strong work ethic, value system, high level of adaptability and team orientation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employer Paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Life AD&D Insurance, 401k, PTO, and Paid Holidays.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Second Avenue is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.