Human Resources Assistant: Full Time, Mon-Fri

Albany Medical Center • City of Albany, NY

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About The Position

In support of Albany Medical Health System's mission, vision and values, the HR Assistant will support their team in providing a full range of professional level human resource services. These services include supporting an external/internal recruitment, onboarding, and retention program; promoting effective communication within the organization and employee understanding of programs and policies.

Requirements

• Associate degree - required
• Effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of Human Resources
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships and communications with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute hourly, daily rates, ratios, and percent’s
• Ability to be honest, punctual, and to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMHS and the tenets of the profession
• Ability to look for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Willingness to make decisions within the scope of their authority, exhibit sound and accurate judgment and make timely decisions.
• Escalate complex or highly sensitive issues to the Director of Employee Relations
• All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently

Nice To Haves

• Some HR related experience preferred
• Prior knowledge of principles and practices of human resources preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures applicants are cleared through Employee Health Services, Security, HR and our background check vendor prior to beginning employment.
• Assists HR team in carrying out various programs and procedures for all AMC employees.
• Assists in the standardization and consistency of all policies and procedures.
• Monitors and tracks the performance appraisal process (APRs) and audits forms that are submitted for completeness and compliance with AMHS policy.
• Monitors and tracks the licensure requirements for our credentialed staff
• Assists with new employee orientation, new manager orientation, and physician orientation.
• Processes all aspects of NYSDOL unemployment claims. Initiates follow-up as necessary.
• Track and maintain data for quarterly/year-end reporting.
• Assists the HR Managers with the Medical Accommodation Request process.
• Supports recruitment initiatives including tracking pre-employment requirements and clearances.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Meets regularly with their team to share information and understand concerns.
• Contributes to efficient workflow and ensures departmental customer service standards are met.
• Provides back-up coverage as needed for other employees within HR.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees