Junior Human Resource Generalist (35237)

Salary Range $19.97 - $22.96 Hourly

Position Type Full Time, 12 Month

Category Human Resources

Description

Buffalo Hearing & Speech has an opening for a full-time Junior HR Generalist. This position is located at our North Street location (free onsite parking!) and is scheduled to work 37.5 hours/week. BHSC offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and generous PTO as well as the opportunity to work at a not-for-profit agency that is making a difference in the WNY community. The Junior HR Generalist will support the HR department with a variety of HR functions including, but not limited to:

• Reference checking and past employment verifications

• Assists in coordination of employee onboarding, including completion of new hire paperwork;

• Prepares new hire orientation folders and employee handbooks, creates nametags for new staff

• Oversees and ensures compliance with annual Sexual Harassment Prevention training;

• Assists in HRIS, Personnel file and I-9 maintenance;

• Creates templates for HR policies and forms;

• Assists in development and documentation of department processes and procedures;

• Filing, scanning and uploading documents;

• Responds to employment verification requests;

• Assist with benefits enrollment, annual open enrollment, and employee benefit changes;

• In conjunction with the HR Generalist, reconcile and approve monthly/quarterly benefit invoices;

• Manage COVID leaves of absence;

• Maintain and organize employee recognition programs including, but not limited to, Pat on the Back, the annual Employee recognition event;

• Maintain employee perks and discounts and assist in marketing to employees;

• Provides administrative assistance to HR team;

• First contact person for HR department, answers questions, addresses issues and inquiries and/or directs them accordingly;

• Keeps up to date with regulatory requirements and changes;

Required Skills:

• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices

• Exceptional phone and customer service skills

• Positive and empathetic communication

• Creative thinking to solve problems

• Self-starter and able to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees

• Managing time and priorities

• Organization and attention to detail

• Proven ability to handle sensitive/confidential information and situations with diplomacy, confidence and tact

• Intermediate knowledge of PC applications for word, excel and power point required; experience with Paycom preferred

Education:

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field

Experience:

Minimum Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years related office experience. Human Resource experience is a plus.