Human Resources Specialist

Adirondack Health; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Adirondack Health is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support hiring, onboarding, and employee engagement across our facilities in New York. The role manages HR records and assists with compliance, contributing to a positive employee experience.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities are essential. A degree and HR credentials are preferred, with opportunities for certification and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with office tech: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Associates degree required or be able to obtain certification within two years; degree focus in HR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the hiring process, onboarding, and employee orientation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems; ensure confidentiality.
• Support compliance and HR process improvements to enhance employee experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associates degree in HR or related

Bachelor’s degree in business/HR

HR certification (PHR/SPHR) or equivalent

Two years HR experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

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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