Human Resources Assistant (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•Town of Queensbury, NY

1d•$47,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources Department. The role supports recruiting and onboarding, HR events and projects, personnel and other departmental records, HRIS data entry, benefits updates, and routine employee inquiries. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Annual pay is $47,000–$52,000, determined based on skills and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Interest and aptitude in working in Human Resources.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Outstanding customer service skills, including kindness, empathy, and appreciation.
Computer and information management skills.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
Ability to multitask, work independently and as part of a team, and use resourcefulness to solve problems.
Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines.
Professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with issues.
Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with other work units within the Network.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Experience with ADP/Lyric is a plus.

Responsibilities

Screen resumes and applications for organizational fit.
Assist with phone screening candidates and scheduling interviews.
Assist with posting, editing, and closing requisitions.
Draft offer letters and new-hire checklists.
Assist in preparing for HR events and attend as necessary, including career fairs, job fairs, and orientations.
Assist with running new-hire orientation, including coordinating logistics and hotel accommodations for traveling participants.
Generate reports as needed.
Prepare and maintain personnel, health, contractor, and credentialing files, ensuring they are current and orderly.
Handle daily HR administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and scheduling meetings.
Support HR projects, audits, and administrative initiatives as needed.
Assist with data entry into the HRIS and other software systems in use.
Monitor departmental supplies and place orders as needed.
Provide daily customer service to employees.
Monitor the HR and Benefits email inbox, answer routine questions, or direct inquiries to other team members as appropriate.
Assist with processing benefit-related employee updates.
Support the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Perform additional responsibilities, projects, and duties as assigned.