Human Resource Assistant (Temp - Leave Replacement)

Location: Queens, NY

Mostly Remote with occasional trips to the office in Queens, NY 

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Temporary, Leave Replacement. 

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will provide assistance to a busy and fast-paced HR department including answering multiple phones, filing, drafting and typing correspondences, data entry and maintaining confidential information. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a dynamic and outcome-oriented environment, be able to multi-task, balance multiple priorities, be a team player and work well under pressure. Previous human resources experience and/or college education a plus.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Maintaining employee personnel files and electronic records.

• Collecting, sorting and distributing incoming & outgoing mail, daily.

• Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of a busy office.

• Assist with the new hire and on-boarding paperwork processing.

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality

• Employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting

• Insure that all supplies, office equipment and forms used are up to date and available for use.

• Manage archive databases and files

• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Assist with special projects

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.

• Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.

• Be self-directed and motivated.

• Experience managing remote locations.

• HRIS experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs including Excel, Word and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or any higher education degree or experience

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time

• Able to work in open space floor plan

• Competent with interacting with others in-person, via phone or in email

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