Assistant Human Resources Administrator (Benefits)

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience; OR three years of relevant experience.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location in Menands, NY. HRI offers hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
Health Research, Inc.'s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) or related software.
• Experience with data entry and working with confidential data/information.
• Clerical or administrative experience working in a professional office setting.
• Experience with Workday transactional processing in HCM-Core, Benefits or Absence functional areas, or ability to quickly learn human resource information systems (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to providing a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities
Health Research, Inc.'s (HRI) Human Resources Department is seeking a driven and organized Assistant Human Resources Administrator to join a team of knowledgeable, dedicated, and experienced HR professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for jump-starting your career in Human Resources. HRI is in the midst of an implementation of a new enterprise system, Workday, and this is this is a great opportunity to be a part of the development and implementation of new policies and procedures in our benefits and leave of absence areas of work.
The Assistant Human Resources Administrator will join a team that provides benefits and leave of absence administration and support to employees. The incumbent in this position will assist the Human Resources department with employee benefits and leave processing, including but not limited to data entry of new hire benefits enrollments into various benefits systems, preparing written correspondence, tracking leave benefit usage and other related duties as assigned.
Employee Benefits
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
• And so much more!

Conditions of Employment
Management/Confidential position.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.
Health Research, Inc.'s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
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