HR Assistant & Benefits Coordinator

CAYUGA COUNSELING SERVICES; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Counseling Services in Auburn, NY is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to support HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, payroll updates, and benefits administration.

You will maintain confidential personnel records, assist with open enrollment, and support staff meetings while using MS Office and HR systems. An associates degree or equivalent HR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field or equivalent office experience.
• Prior HR experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to manage diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Posts positions internally and prepares employment ads; screens resumes; conducts interviews; prepares offer letters.
• Completes background checks and conducts new employee orientation; arranges departmental orientations.
• Processes payroll changes and updates HR software; prepares payroll reports.
• Maintains confidential personnel records per NYS and federal law.
• Supports benefit programs including enrollments and open enrollment.
• Attends staff meetings and maintains employee directory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Access database

Job description

Cayuga Counseling Services in Auburn, NY is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to support HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, payroll updates, and benefits administration.

You will maintain confidential personnel records, assist with open enrollment, and support staff meetings while using MS Office and HR systems. An associates degree or equivalent HR experience is preferred.