HR Assistant: Recruiting, Onboarding & Payroll Support

Elderwood Administrative Services; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services in New York is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, and payroll tasks. The role emphasizes professionalism, courtesy, and effective handling of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include managing candidates through ATS, assisting with payroll, HRIS functions, clerical duties, and coordinating pre‑hire steps. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and HR experience, with knowledge of labor laws and HRIS

Qualifications

• Associate degree with at least 1 year in HR, preferably healthcare.
• Recruitment experience required.
• Knowledge of state & federal labor laws, PFL, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, & COBRA.
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using HRIS such as ADP Enterprise, timekeeping like ADP/Kronos, and electronic applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to create positive relations with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities with minimal supervision; good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidates through ATS and online hiring systems from application to onboarding.
• Assist with bi‑weekly payroll processing.
• Perform HRIS data entry and reporting tasks.
• Carry out clerical duties such as letters, filing, and reports.
• Answer staff inquiries on HR issues.
• Complete pre‑hire steps: license checks, certifying nursing assistants, uniforms and ID badges.
• Conduct New Hire Orientations.
• Participate in employee recognition and retention activities.
• Assist with general Business Office duties as needed.

Skills

Recruitment

Payroll

HRIS

MS Office

Labor laws (state & federal)

Diversity relations

Independent/work prioritization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ADP Enterprise

Kronos

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Elderwood Administrative Services in New York is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, and payroll tasks. The role emphasizes professionalism, courtesy, and effective handling of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include managing candidates through ATS, assisting with payroll, HRIS functions, clerical duties, and coordinating pre‑hire steps. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and HR experience, with knowledge of labor laws and HRIS