HR Assistant

HR Assistant

College Point, NY 11356

Overview

Salary Range $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Description

Position Summary The HR Assistant supports the Human Resources department in daily administrative and operational functions, including onboarding, employee record maintenance, compliance documentation, learning & development and recruitment. This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new hire onboarding, including preparing orientation materials and processing required documentation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in compliance with agency policy and regulatory requirements (e.g., OPWDD, Justice Center)
• Assist with tracking training compliance (e.g., SCIP-R, AMAP, CPR/First Aid)
• Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, employment verifications and procedures
• Support benefits administration tasks, including enrollment processing and updates
• Assist with preparation of HR reports, correspondence, and documentation as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including filing, data entry, and scheduling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 1+ years of administrative or HR-related experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HRIS/applicant tracking systems (e.g., Paycom) a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience in a nonprofit or human services setting preferred