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Arootah · 15 hours ago

Chief of Staff – Client Role

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Arootah is seeking a Chief of Staff to the COO to help drive operational excellence and support the company’s continued growth. This role serves as a key strategic partner focused on turning vision into execution by improving operations, communication, and alignment across teams.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Translate strategic goals into actionable plans and ensure follow-through across teams

Serve as a communication bridge between the CEO, COO, leadership, employees, and external partners

Support HR and recruiting initiatives, enhancing hiring processes and the employee experience

Evaluate and optimize workflows, project tracking, and reporting systems to support scalability

Partner with the COO to review priorities, track progress, and align on key initiatives

Coordinate recruiting pipelines, candidate assessments, and interviews with HR and hiring teams

Develop internal communication strategies to promote transparency and engagement

Support employee development programs, including training, mentorship, and performance frameworks

Prepare executive briefings, internal reports, and KPI dashboards

Anticipate operational challenges, identify bottlenecks, and recommend proactive solutions

Represent the company in communications with partners, vendors, and clients

Qualification

HR experienceStrategic thinkingProject managementGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteSalesforceATS platformsCommunication skillsRelationship buildingDiscretionAdaptability

Required

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong strategic and critical thinking ability with cross-functional insight

Experience in HR or people operations, including recruiting and employee development

Proven operational and project management skills

High judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information

Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills

Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and ATS platforms

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a related field

5–8 years of professional experience, including 2–3 years in a strategic, HR, or operations leadership role (e.g., Chief of Staff, HR Business Partner, Strategy Associate)

Experience in high-growth or financial services environments preferred