HR Assistant

Roux, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) match

FSAs

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Roux Consulting in Islandia, NY is seeking an HR Assistant to support daily HR operations, maintain personnel records, onboarding, and HRIS/document management. The role requires strong organizational skills, customer service orientation, and the ability to work five days a week in the office.

Office-based position with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Prior HRIS experience and MS Office proficiency are preferred, with a Bachelor’s in HR being a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s in HR preferred.
• 1+ year as HR Assistant or related role, or HR degree.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; Excel advanced is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and high quality of work.
• Professional written and verbal communication with internal customers.
• Customer service orientation with timely responses to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR office operations in Islandia, NY.
• Maintain personnel records and HR documents, onboarding, and databases.
• Process onboarding and employee records; compile reports on training and evaluations.
• Provide administrative support to HR and maintain confidentiality.
• Handle HR mailings and relay inquiries to appropriate HR contacts.
• Assist in responding to employee requests and supporting HR processes.

Skills

HRIS familiarity

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Autonomy

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Title

HR Assistant

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Education

High School

Category

Human Resources

Position Overview

The HR Assistant will support day-to-day operations of the HR office of an environmental consulting firm based in Islandia, NY. Your main administrative duties include maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents (e.g. employment records and onboarding) and updating internal databases. Our ideal candidate has experience with HR procedures, can juggle various administrative tasks in a timely manner, and has a customer service orientation.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources preferred
• At least one year as an HR Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative support position; or Degree in Human Resources
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; intermediate to advanced skills in Excel preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high quality of work product
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with ability to communicate professionally and courteously with internal customers
• Possess a customer service orientation which requires timely responses to all employee inquiries and contributing towards the solution of any obstacles that arise
• Ability to work autonomously on tasks assigned by supervisor or HR Director while also functioning as a team player within the HR group
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality of HR and medical related data
• Ability to work in the office 5 days per week, 8 hours per day with occasional overtime
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Human Resources function
• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies), which includes scanning documents into electronic employee files and organizing electronic files
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (training, performance evaluations, etc.)
• Support onboarding processes of newly hired employees
• Receive employee requests regarding human resources issues and employment rules and promptly relay to the appropriate internal HR contact for resolution
• Handle all HR mailings and receive/disseminate all incoming HR mail to the appropriate internal contact

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].

Hourly Salary Range: $24-26 per hour. This hourly rate range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity.

Roux offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position including:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Location

Islandia, NY - Islandia, NY 11749 US (Primary)