HR Administrative Assistant (Temporary) - Hornblower

Hornblower is seeking a temporary HR Administrative Assistant for our Ferries & Transportation operation based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

Seeking eager and motivated candidate to provide administrative support to ensure smooth and effective HR operations. This is a shared service role for Hornblower Ferries & Transportation division. This person will be detail-oriented, adaptable, willing to learn, and efficient. Position is from April - October 2025, based out of Brooklyn Navy Yard. Salary is $20/hour, 30 hours/week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to HR team for Ferries & Transportation.
• Maintain strong working relationships with crew members and port leadership.
• Prepare new hire folders for orientation. Assist with vessel IT set-up; attendance record and other logistics needed for orientation.
• Prepare uniforms, ID cards and name badges for orientation.
• Provide general support to employees as it relates to HRIS access, password resets and general information.
• Follow up with employees regarding missing / expired documents.
• Prepare monthly birthday and anniversary notifications and assist with monthly crew events.
• Maintain all licensing and credentials for mariner and safety sensitive positions; tracks for expirations and renewal. Verify with corresponding agency.
• Additional job duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent; Some college preferred.
• Some prior administrative experience; completed HR internship a plus.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Self-starter that can take initiative on variety of tasks and projects.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and focus.
• Strong analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality and privacy of others in addition to company documents and records when privy to sensitive information.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, organize and perform multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
• Customer-centric approach to building crew relationships.

About Us:

Hornblower's passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply.