human resources assistant

Randstad • Stony Brook, NY

377d • $33,280 - $35,360

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant position at a large organization in Stony Brook, NY, is a temporary role aimed at providing support to the HR department. The ideal candidate will have prior HR experience and will assist with various HR functions, administrative tasks, and customer service inquiries. This role is set to begin immediately and will last until February 25, 2025.

Requirements

• 1 year of prior HR experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience with payroll and benefits administration
• Familiarity with HR databases and record-keeping systems

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries, providing prompt and professional assistance to employees and external contacts.
• Answer and direct phone calls, ensuring accurate information is relayed or routed to the appropriate team members.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Maintain and organize employee records, ensuring compliance with data protection and company policies.
• Draft and process correspondence, reports, and other HR-related documents.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, and appointments for HR personnel and leadership.
• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as needed for the HR department.
• Assist in onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing new hire paperwork and coordinating exit interviews.
• Track employee attendance and maintain HR databases with up-to-date information.
• Support payroll and benefits administration by gathering and inputting required data.
• Coordinate and participate in employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for employees, candidates, and leadership as needed.
• Prepare travel itineraries and ensure all necessary documentation is in order.
• Monitor travel expenses and reconcile expense reports in collaboration with the finance team.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K contribution
• Incentive and recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED