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Operations Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Operations Specialist to join our team in New York, New York. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in driving organizational efficiency, managing key operational processes, and supporting cross-functional collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, enhance operational strategies, and ensure compliance across all business activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with leadership to implement company strategies and priorities, ensuring seamless execution.<br>• Drive special projects across the organization to address evolving business needs and challenges.<br>• Streamline operational processes by developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and workflow documentation.<br>• Oversee payroll, benefits, and contractor administration, working closely with HR and external partners.<br>• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.<br>• Manage relationships with external vendors, including legal counsel, accountants, and IT providers, to ensure compliance and smooth operations.<br>• Identify risks within the organization and implement mitigation strategies while maintaining a risk register.<br>• Optimize business systems and software platforms to enhance functionality and efficiency.<br>• Utilize data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and inform strategic decision-making.<br>• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards across all operational activities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations or a related field.<br>• Proficiency in tools such as HubSpot, OneDrive, monday.com, and FedRAMP.<br>• Strong expertise in HR strategies and operational oversight.<br>• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and oversee compliance efforts.<br>• Experience with risk management and implementing mitigation strategies.<br>• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining documentation and workflows.<br>• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights to improve processes.<br>• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
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  • New York, NY
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Operations Specialist to join our team in New York, New York. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in driving organizational efficiency, managing key operational processes, and supporting cross-functional collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, enhance operational strategies, and ensure compliance across all business activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with leadership to implement company strategies and priorities, ensuring seamless execution.<br>• Drive special projects across the organization to address evolving business needs and challenges.<br>• Streamline operational processes by developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and workflow documentation.<br>• Oversee payroll, benefits, and contractor administration, working closely with HR and external partners.<br>• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.<br>• Manage relationships with external vendors, including legal counsel, accountants, and IT providers, to ensure compliance and smooth operations.<br>• Identify risks within the organization and implement mitigation strategies while maintaining a risk register.<br>• Optimize business systems and software platforms to enhance functionality and efficiency.<br>• Utilize data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and inform strategic decision-making.<br>• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards across all operational activities.
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z

Operations Specialist Job in New York, NY | Robert Half