HR Assistant & Benefits Coordinator

Gersh Autism Academy; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Life Insurance

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism Academy is seeking a proactive Human Resource Assistant to support HR operations, benefits, and HRIS processes. This role will be the first point of contact for employees, handling day-to-day HR questions, new hire orientation, records maintenance, time and attendance, and reporting using Excel and Office tools.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 1–3 years of HR support experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in HR support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Experience with LOA, unemployment claims, and benefits preferred.
• Experience with working in multiple HRIS systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and HR support.
• Manage day-to-day HR questions related to policies, benefits, and HR processes.
• Conduct new hire orientation sessions.
• Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and systems.
• Manage time and attendance.
• Prepare reports and HR documents using Excel and Office tools.
• Ensure HR practices align with organizational values and legal standards.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment adaptability

HR support experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Gersh Autism Academy is seeking a proactive Human Resource Assistant to support HR operations, benefits, and HRIS processes. This role will be the first point of contact for employees, handling day-to-day HR questions, new hire orientation, records maintenance, time and attendance, and reporting using Excel and Office tools.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 1–3 years of HR support experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.