HR & FinOps Administrataive Assistant

HR & FinOps Administrative Assistant

Overview:

Benzinga is seeking a proactive, growth-minded recent graduate to join our team as an HR & FinOps Administrative Assistant. This entry-level role blends people operations, data maintenance, administrative support, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll work closely with senior team members, contribute to a variety of projects, and rotate through key areas to develop a broad, marketable skill set in HR, onboarding, recruitment support, and 􀏐inancial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support performance evaluation processes under guidance from HR leadership, including gathering data, coordinating timelines, and preparing materials for reviews
• Assist with annual compensation and contract updates by compiling data, maintaining records, and ensuring accuracy for review cycles
• Proactively maintain and update the company org chart, ensuring accuracy as teams evolve
• Support onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation preparation, scheduling orientation, and follow-up communications
• Provide administrative support for HR and FinOps projects, including meeting coordination, budget updates, employment status tracking, and documentation
• Assist with recruiting activities, including candidate sourcing support, screening coordination, interview scheduling, and follow-up communications
• Contribute to onboarding and process improvement initiatives by gathering feedback and implementing necessary changes and new processes
• Learn and assist with policy maintenance, compliance tasks, and record-keeping
• Collaborate with managers to understand staf􀏐ing needs and help prepare simple workforce plans
• Support employer branding efforts and candidate experience across channels
• Maintain organized documentation and records in line with regulatory requirements
• Proactively support FinOps through budget review and updates
• Take on special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned, with mentorship
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, business administration, or a related 􀏐ield
• Demonstrated interest in HR, financial operations, or business-wide process improvement
• Must have strong technical aptitude and proactively anticipates business and team needs, identifying solutions before issues arise.
• Availability to work at Benzinga’s Detroit office up to 3 days per week
• Proficiency with common software tools (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace); quick learner of HRIS/ATS systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional, approachable demeanor
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams; comfortable asking questions and seeking feedback
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion with confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of HR concepts (onboarding, performance cycles, recruiting basics)
• Experience with data entry, reporting, and analytic thinking
• Administrative and project support experience
• Familiarity with documentation, policy awareness, and regulatory compliance
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Adaptability and eagerness to take on new challenges