HR Assistant

Roux Associates, Inc.; Village of Islandia (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) profit sharing plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Roux Consulting in Islandia, NY is seeking an HR Assistant to support the HR office. The role manages personnel records, HR documents, onboarding, and updates internal databases with a customer-service orientation.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, 1+ year HR/administrative experience, and proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; HRIS familiarity is a plus. On-site, 5 days a week; hourly pay range $24–$26.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in HR preferred.
• At least one year as HR Assistant or relevant HR/administrative role.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and pride in high quality of work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service orientation with timely responses to inquiries.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of the HR team.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality of HR data.
• Office 5 days per week, 8 hours per day with occasional overtime.
• Provide clerical support to HR functions.
• Compile and update employee records; scan and organize files.
• Process documentation and reports relating to personnel activities.
• Support onboarding processes for new hires.
• Receive and relay employee HR requests to appropriate contacts.
• Handle HR mailings and dissemination of HR communications.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the HR office.
• Maintain personnel records and HR documents.
• Update internal HR databases and assist onboarding.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to HR.
• Respond to employee inquiries and relay to HR contacts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Team player

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS

Job description

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Job Title

HR Assistant

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Education

High School

Category

Human Resources

Job Description

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)