HR Assistant

Youth Consultation Service; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service in New Jersey seeks an HR Assistant to support onboarding, recruitment and HR operations at our NJ location. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy and strong MS Office skills.

You will help maintain records, process invoices, and assist with HR projects and audits while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years HR admin experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and some HR experience preferred.
• 1–2 years in HR administration.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out various HR functions and procedures for all company personnel.
• Onboard new employees ensuring that all regulatory and company requirements are met.
• Assist with recruitment processes, including posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Maintain accurate and confidential digital employee records.
• Collect and file all employee professional licenses and other accreditation.
• Process HR Department invoices.
• Maintain and update job descriptions
• Prepare HR-related reports and documentation.
• Support HR projects and employee initiatives.
• Support HR Compliance Audits

Job description

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

Currently seeking a HR Assistant.

The qualified candidate must be energetic, organized and detailed oriented, capable of managing a wide range of responsibilities and setting priorities.

Strong organizational skills and extremely detail oriented.

Confidentiality is essential.

Demonstrates respect, cooperation, patience, consideration and tact in dealing with all new hires, peers, and managers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in carrying out various HR functions and procedures for all company personnel.
• Onboard new employees ensuring that all regulatory and company requirements are met.
• Assist with recruitment processes, including posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Maintain accurate and confidential digital employee records.
• Collect and file all employee professional licenses and other accreditation.
• Process HR Department invoices.
• Maintain and update job descriptions
• Prepare HR-related reports and documentation.
• Support HR projects and employee initiatives.
• Support HR Compliance Audits

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and some HR experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

1 year:

1-2 years in HR administration

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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