Arootah

Chief of Staff – Client Role

Arootah  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

About the Role Our client 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 to the COO, focused on turning vision into execution by improving operations, communication, and alignment across teams. The ideal candidate will streamline processes, manage cross-functional initiatives, and ensure the organization’s priorities are executed effectively.

Key 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 Education and Experience

  • 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.
Arootah

About Arootah

Empower & Grow: Providing Alternative Investment Solutions.

Arootah stands at the forefront of the Alternative Investment Industry as a comprehensive solution provider, offering an array of services crucial for Alternative Investment Management at varying stages of their journey.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
arootah.com
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