Human Resources Specialist

Adirondack Health; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO and Sick days

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer"s

Job summary

Adirondack Health in New York is seeking a Human Resources Specialist who will support the hiring process, onboarding, new hire orientation, and compliance. The role focuses on maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems while delivering responsive service to employees and leadership.

You will contribute to an engaging employee experience by supporting HR programs, engagement initiatives, and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with and/or working knowledge of effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, developing and maintaining customer-oriented relationships with leadership and employees
• Business/office technology experience including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible Human Resource experience. Or other relevant experience as evaluated by the AVP of HR.
• Associates degree required or be able to obtain certification within two years. Degree focus in Human Resources, Organizational Development or another related discipline preferred. Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or Organizational Design/Development is strongly preferred.
• Professional certification as a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional/Senior Professional), or some equivalent certification in a related human resources field preferred or be able to obtain certification within 3 years.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Organization & attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Education

Associate's degree in HR/related

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR/Organizational Design

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist supports the hiring process and serves as a key resource for talent management, onboarding, new hire and employee orientation processes, employee engagement, recruitment activities, and compliance. The Human Resource Specialist maintains accurate employee records and HR systems, supports and administers employee engagement initiatives and programs.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist supports the hiring process and serves as a key resource for talent management, onboarding, new hire and employee orientation processes, employee engagement, recruitment activities, and compliance. The Human Resource Specialist maintains accurate employee records and HR systems, supports and administers employee engagement initiatives and programs.

The Human Resources Specialist also provides administrative and operational support for HR systems, surveys, vendors, bills and invoices, ensuring information and documentation are accurate, timely, and confidential. The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing responsive service to employees, candidates, and leadership. This position contributes to an effective employee experience by supporting compliance, improving HR processes and systems, strengthening employee engagement, and helping foster a healthy and high-performing workplace.

Educational Requirements/ Qualifications

• Proven experience with and/or working knowledge of the following is required: effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, developing and maintaining customer-oriented relationships with leadership and employees
• Business/office technology experience required including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible Human Resource experience. Or other relevant experience as evaluated by the AVP of HR.
• Associates degree required or be able to obtain certification within two years. Degree focus in Human Resources, Organizational Development or another related discipline preferred. Bachelor’s degree in business, H.R. or Organizational Design/Development is strongly preferred.
• Professional certification as a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional/Senior Professional), or some equivalent certification in a related human resources field preferred or be able to obtain certification within 3 years.

Job Type

Full-Time

Benefits Of Working Full-Time At Adirondack Health

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Benefit Time (PTO and Sick days)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• And much more !

Salary Range

$24.04 per hour