Human Resources Assistant - Temporary

Empress Ambulance Service, LLC; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Empress EMS in Yonkers, NY is seeking a Temporary full-time Human Resources Assistant from August through December. The role supports onboarding, recruitment, leave management, and HR process automation, handling multiple HR duties to sustain operations.

The position emphasizes independent work, with responsibilities across onboarding, HRIS data management, payroll support, verifications, and I-9 administration via E-Verify.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience required.
• Experience in recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, and labor relations.
• Familiar with medical/dental/life insurance enrollment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding process and new hire assimilation.
• Maintain employee data in HRIS and update org structure.
• Support payroll activities.
• Provide employment verifications and unemployment claims.
• Complete I-9 verifications via E-Verify.
• Assist with benefits open enrollment and HR training.
• Answer HR inquiries and monitor leave of absences.
• Maintain and update employee records and databases.
• Stay informed on labor laws and company policies.

Skills

HRIS data entry

Onboarding

Payroll support

I-9 verification

Labor law knowledge

Confidentiality

MS Office

UKG

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

UKG HRIS

E-Verify access

MS Office Suite

Job description

This is a TEMPORARY Position for a full-time HR Assistant from August through December.

EMPRESS EMS

Human Resources Assistant

Full-Time | Human Resources | Yonkers, NY

Position Summary

The Human Resources Assistant will support the HR Department with Onboarding, recruitment, leave management, automation of HR processes, and other general HR duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the Onboarding Process, including preparation, training, and new hire assimilation
• Serve as primary user for all HR systems; maintain employee data in HRIS, including entering new hire information, updating organizational structure, job titles, etc.
• Support payroll activities for employees
• Provide employment verifications and handle unemployment claims
• Complete I-9 verifications for all new employees via E-Verify
• Perform various data gathering and report creation as requested
• Assist in program rollouts and training, i.e., benefits open enrollment
• Respond to routine general employee HR questions or properly redirect employees in a timely manner
• Keep apprised & updated on new labor laws, benefits compliance, company policies, and procedures
• Maintains and updates as required all employee information records, personnel files, and appropriate databases, and ensures accuracy of employee status and headcount.
• Answer routine inquiries, both internal and external, on subjects such as employment verifications, job openings, benefits, human resource-related pay issues, and policy questions
• Consistent tracking of all employees on Leave of Absence, including, but not limited to, Military, FMLA, and tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the leave, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete prior to the employee returning to work
• Assists employees with disability insurance claim requirements for non-work-related injuries or illnesses, tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the disability, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete prior to the employee returning to work
• Oversees the employee light duty program and assists with light duty staffing assignments and schedules
• This position requires working independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other such duties as may be required

Education and Experience

• 3 + years of previous relevant experience in Human Resources required
• Working knowledge of HR functions, including recruiting and hiring, benefit administration, employee/labor relations, and compensation
• Familiarity with medical/dental/life insurance enrollment and administration
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws
• Ability to interface with associates and management at all levels, handling confidential issues and information with discretion
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to detail
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office, UKG, and E-schedule
• assignments and schedules
• This position requires working independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other such duties as may be required
• 3 + years of previous relevant experience in Human Resources required
• Working knowledge of HR functions, including recruiting and hiring, benefit administration, employee/labor relations, and compensation
• Familiarity with medical/dental/life insurance enrollment and administration
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws

Physical Requirements

• High level of sitting/working at a desk
• Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs.)
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Travel Required

No .

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