Human Resources Clerk

Peek'n Peak; Town of Clymer (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Peek'n Peak in Town of Clymer, NY is seeking a Human Resources assistant to support onboarding, recruitment, recognition, and training programs. You will maintain employee records, manage onboarding and offboarding, and help coordinate HR projects.

The role requires basic office experience, familiarity with Word, Excel, Zoom, and HRIS, and a commitment to confidentiality. Flexibility to handle varied tasks and address inquiries is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with office processes and documenting HR activities.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, Zoom and HRIS systems.
• Ability to research and analyze data and information.
• Ability to make recommendations using sound judgment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Handle onboarding and offboarding for hires, rehires and departures.
• Maintain employee records, applications, resumes and documents.
• Verify employment eligibility (I-9) via Zoom in compliance with regulations and recordkeeping.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy; resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Greet visitors and answer department inquiries by phone or email.
• Assist with HR projects like annual party coordination and seasonal job fairs.
• Track and organize Form I-9s, minor working papers and required training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Organization

Confidentiality

Decision making

Education

1–2 years of office experience

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (current student acceptable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Zoom

HRIS platforms

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs Human Resources-related duties and is responsible for some or all of the following functional areas: employee onboarding, recruitment, recognition, and training programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

• Maintaining employee records, including applications, resumes, and other documents.
• Completing onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires, rehires and departing employees.
• Conduct verification of employment eligibility by examining I-9 documents via Zoom in compliance with federal regulations. Ensure that all documents presented are valid, unexpired, and accurately recorded.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy throughout the verification process, and follow up as needed to resolve discrepancies or request additional documentation.
• Greeting visitors to the department and answering phone calls and inquiries.
• Assisting with all special projects assigned to the HR Team, such as coordination of the annual holiday party and seasonal job fairs.
• Tracking and organizing work-related documents such as Form I-9s, minor working papers, and required training.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Familiarity with computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, and HRIS platforms.
• Ability to research and analyze various types of data and information.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, or government law.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must be able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• One to two years of experience in an office environment

OR current college student pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to position oneself to maneuver or adjust various materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer terminal, telephone, fax machine, etc.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to periodically lift up to 30 pounds to transport recruitment materials, office supplies, or files.
• Flexibility to work evenings and a few weekends may be required.