Human Resources Assistant

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city department in New York is seeking an HR Assistant to facilitate candidate processing and onboarding. The role involves making offers, coordinating with various teams, and maintaining hiring documentation. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers remote work flexibility and opportunities for professional growth within the city’s HR framework.

Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience in criminal justice, HR, law, or related fields.
• Experience with I9s and hiring paperwork preferred.

Responsibilities

• Making offers to new hires and assisting candidates with onboarding.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on candidate issues.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

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The Office of Human Resources and Employee Experience (HREX) is responsible for ensuring the Department complies with applicable labor and employment laws and City and Agency rules and policies. The unit provides guidance to managers and employees on topics including recruitment, employment, civil service, job and organizational design, labor relations, youth programs, benefits, wellness, performance evaluations, salary administration, timekeeping, and leave administration.

The selected candidate will join the Candidate Processing team within Staffing Management at HREX. The team's goal is to facilitate smooth offer processing, candidate engagement, and onboarding. The HR Assistant will handle responsibilities such as:

• Making offers to new hires and assisting candidates with applications and onboarding
• Serving as the primary contact for candidate issues with candidates, hiring managers, and background check teams
• Coordinating with the Office of Internal Affairs and Discipline (IAD) on candidate backgrounds and applicant forms
• Facilitating start dates with candidates and stakeholders
• Processing new hire documentation, including I9s and other forms
• Acting as liaison to external agencies, hiring managers, and partners for release requests
• Preparing hiring statistics and reports
• Using NYCAPS to enter transactions and track activities
• Maintaining the New Hire Tracker and generating reports
• Tracking data and creating recruitment reports
• Performing additional HR duties as needed, such as event attendance, recruitment, and candidate review

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent plus four years of relevant full-time experience in fields such as criminal justice, human resources, law, or related areas; or
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college; or
• Equivalent education and/or experience to the above

Remote Work

This position may be eligible for up to 2 days of remote work weekly under the Remote Work Pilot Program.

To Apply:

Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for positions. Search by agency, keywords, or Job ID #.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Investigator (Employee Discipline - 31169)

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Skills include excellent communication, organizational skills, proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, HR experience in NYC, and familiarity with I9s and hiring paperwork.

Additional Information

Employees may be eligible for federal and state loan forgiveness programs. NYC residency is generally required within 90 days, with some exceptions. The City of NY is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.