Human Resources Representative

We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Empowering People's Independence (EPI) provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. We are committed to empowering people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live their lives to the fullest while maintaining a safe working environment.

Job Purpose:

The primary function of this role is to assist in the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources (HR) department supporting staff onboarding, record keeping, and offboarding. The HR Rep. assists the department with data entry, record retention, and administration to ensure actions are in line with local, state and federal employment laws.

Hiring Range : $18.50/hr-$21.75/hr commensurate with experience


Benefits:

• 403(b) with discretionary match
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance with HSA and employer match
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO bank
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Essential Functions:

• Maintains electronic records ensuring completion and accuracy of detail such as employee contact information, job classification, pay rates, organizational structure, and other key details in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Performs timely data entry of status changes, payrate adjustments, work assignment changes and terminations.
• Facilitates all new hire onboarding process (new hire paperwork, backgrounds checks, cleared to work status).
• Conducts I-9 and staff onboarding orientations.
• Monitors for completion of staff learning plans via Learning Management System (LMS).
• Enrolls newly hired staff into integrated data exchange and care management platform, eVero.
• Handles correspondence from employees, vendors and support teams in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs administrative duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or designee within scope of practice.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
• Participate on various EPI committees as able.

Compliance:

• Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors' names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters.
• Must be willing to complete specific company required trainings as mandated at time of hire and annually thereafter as per OPWDD regulations.

• • Must adhere to all departmental /company policies & procedures at all times.

Professional Deportment:

Consistently demonstrate EPI's Values:

1. Integrity
   • I will do what I say I will do.
   • I honor my commitments, follow up, and adjust expectations if circumstances change.
   • I do the right thing when no one is watching.
2. Courage
   • I own my responsibilities and take initiative without being told to do something.
   • I do not shy away from difficult conversations. I will give and receive honest feedback.
   • I constructively share my ideas and lean into disagreements for the betterment of the organization.
3. Adaptability
   • I am open to different ideas and ways of accomplishing our mission.
   • I am approachable and work to develop self-awareness around how I am being perceived by others.
   • I own my mistakes and learn from them.
4. Respect
   • I treat others the way they want to be treated.
   • I am courteous, responsive, and presume best intentions.
   • I recognize and acknowledge positive actions and contributions. I give credit where it is due.
   • I listen to understand and reframe my message to ensure I am understood.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum HS Degree in related field, with minimum combined experience of three (3) years related experience.
• Associate degree preferred with one (1) year of experience.

Supervision:

• None

Computer Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Ceridian Dayforce/ HRIS knowledge and experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver's License-a vehicle is required for business travel.

• Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all persons supported and a diverse employee population of various levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, maturity and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations to effectively collaborate and resolve issues.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals with disabilities, which impact their ability to perform the essential functions, will need to review reasonable accommodations with Human Resources.

• • Must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time; may have to twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• May be exposed to strong odors from time to time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

While performing the duties of this position, exposure to changing weather conditions will occur.

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Empowering People's Independence(EPI)


1650 South Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14620
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