Employee Processing & Onboarding Specialist

HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; World Trade Center (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Social Services (DSS) recruitment team seeks a Principal Administrative Associate III to function as an Employee Processing Representative in New York City. The role involves guiding candidates through pre-appointment steps, verifying credentials, and using NYCAPS for personnel actions.

You will handle E-Hire and SCR forms, coordinate with city agencies, and ensure compliance with DCAS guidelines. Residency rules apply and 55-a program options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of clerical/administrative experience.
• Associate degree with three years of clerical/administrative experience incl. supervisory work.
• High school diploma with four years of clerical/administrative experience incl. supervisory work.
• Equivalency accepted: college credits substituted for experience with supervisory requirement.

Responsibilities

• Advise candidates on required documentation for pre-appointment criteria.
• Verify work experience and education documents for authenticity.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess suitability and qualifications.
• Authorize employment based on DCAS guidelines.
• Assist candidates with E-Hire and SCR applications.
• Input data into NYCAPS and generate system reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Associate degree + 3 years experience

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Education/experience equivalency

Tools

NYCAPS

E-Hire

Job description

The Department of Social Services (DSS) recruitment team seeks a Principal Administrative Associate III to function as an Employee Processing Representative in New York City. The role involves guiding candidates through pre-appointment steps, verifying credentials, and using NYCAPS for personnel actions.

You will handle E-Hire and SCR forms, coordinate with city agencies, and ensure compliance with DCAS guidelines. Residency rules apply and 55-a program options are available.