Human Resources Assistant

Empress Emergency Medical Services

Date: 1 week ago
City: Yonkers, New York
Contract type: Full time
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  • Job Title

Human Resources Assistant

  • Location

Yonkers, NY

  • Department

Human Resources

  • FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

  • Reports To

Human Resources Director

  • Shifts Hiring

Full-time

  • Pay Grade

$22-25 Hourly

Position Summary

The Human Resources Assistant will support the HR Department with Onboarding, recruitment, leave management, automation of HR processes, and other general HR duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Onboarding Process, including preparation, training, and new hire assimilation
  • Serve as primary user for all HR systems; maintain employee data in HRIS, including entering new hire information, updating organizational structure, job titles, etc.
  • Support payroll activities for employees
  • Provide employment verifications and handle unemployment claims
  • Complete I-9 verifications for all new employees via E-Verify
  • Perform various data gathering and report creation as requested
  • Assist in program rollouts and training i.e., benefits open enrollment
  • Respond to routine general employee HR questions or properly redirect employees in a timely manner
  • Keep apprised & updated on new labor laws, benefits compliance, company policies, and procedures
  • Maintains and updates as required, all employee information records, personnel files, and appropriate databases and ensures accuracy of employee status and headcount.
  • Answer routine inquiries, both internal and external, on subjects such as employment verifications, job openings or benefits, human resource related pay issues, and policy questions
  • Consistent tracking of all employees on Leave of Absence, including, but not limited to, Military, FMLA, and tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the leave, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete prior to the employee returning to work
  • Assists employees with disability insurance claim requirements for non-work-related injuries or illnesses, tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the disability, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete prior to the employee returning to work
  • Oversees the employee light duty program and assists with light duty staffing assignments and schedules
  • This position requires working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other such duties as may be required.

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma, associate degree preferred
  • 3 + years of previous relevant experience in Human Resources required
  • Working knowledge of HR functions including recruiting and hiring, benefit administration, employee/labor relations, and compensation
  • Familiarity with medical/dental/life insurance enrollment and administration
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws

Competencies

  • Ability to interface with associates and management at all levels, handling confidential issues and information with discretion
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to detail
  • Strong PC skills including MS Office, UKG and E-schedule

Work Environment

  • Work is performed under normal working conditions, as in a standard office environment.

Physical Requirements

  • High level of sitting/working at a desk
  • Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs.)
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

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