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The New York Racing Association · 4 days ago

Temporary Assistant, Talent Development

Jamaica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

The New York Racing Association is seeking a Temporary Assistant for their Talent Development team. This role provides essential administrative and project coordination support to ensure smooth execution of onboarding, engagement, learning, culture, and development initiatives across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination, scheduling, and tracking of development programs, training sessions, and employee learning initiatives

Prepare draft communications, slide decks, and supporting materials for workshops, programs, and performance management activities

Maintain program rosters, attendance logs, participant feedback, and follow-up documentation to ensure accurate records and reporting

Support the Talent Development Associate in gathering data, updating trackers, and preparing reports and summaries

Help coordinate onboarding activities, including preparing materials, scheduling new hire sessions, and ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience

Support employee check-ins, engagement efforts, and exit interview logistics, including calendar invites, documentation, and follow-up actions

Assist in the execution of engagement initiatives, such as surveys, pulse checks, and communications

Provide administrative support for culture-building programs and recognition activities

Maintain project plans, calendars, and timelines to support the successful execution of Talent Development initiatives

Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual programs, including room setup, technology needs, reminders, and participant communications

Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and follow-up tasks to keep work streams moving and ensure stakeholder alignment

Update trackers, dashboards, and shared files to maintain accuracy and organization across all initiatives

Assist with document creation, editing, formatting, and version control

Support data entry, reporting, and basic analysis for Talent Development and HR projects

Help manage email inboxes, inquiries, and scheduling for team initiatives

Perform other related duties, as assigned, to support department needs during the temporary assignment

Qualification

Project coordinationHuman resources experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-orientedCustomer-focused mindset