Hr Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Are you an aspiring HR professional eager to jump-start your career journey? Look no further! Join us at Goodwill of Western New York as a Human Resources Assistant and become a vital part of our impactful team.

In this role, you'll not only contribute to our mission but also shape the lives of individuals we serve. As a Human Resources Assistant, you'll be at the forefront of our recruitment efforts, ensuring the right talent joins our ranks. You'll also play a key role in welcoming new team members, fostering positive employee relations, maintaining organized employee files, and ensuring legal compliance. If you're ready to combine your passion for HR with meaningful work, seize this opportunity to grow with us! Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

YOUR ROLE

In this role, you'll not only contribute to our mission but also shape the lives of individuals we serve. As a Human Resources Assistant, you'll be at the forefront of our recruitment efforts, ensuring the right talent joins our ranks. You'll also play a key role in welcoming new team members, fostering positive employee relations, maintaining organized employee files, and ensuring legal compliance.

This position’s key responsibilities include:

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department.
• Leads the recruitment process. This includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
  • Maintains position requisitions and candidates in the Applicant Tracking System. Ensures timely follow-up with candidates.
  • Reviews applications, screens candidates and assesses them for position and cultural fit.
  • Manages the interview process by scheduling candidates with the applicable hiring manager.
  • Prepares offer letters and ensures candidates have the pertinent information necessary for their first day.
  • Attends and participates in local job fairs.
  • Hosts on-site open interviews at Company locations as needed.
• Maintains Human Resources Information System and electronic employee files. This includes processing new hires, terminations and changes in the Human Resources Information System.
• Assists the Human Resources Generalist with the new hire onboarding process. This includes, but is not limited to, new hire paperwork and I-9 compliance.
• Processes all unemployment notices and reviews potential charges in a timely manner, adhering to state deadlines.
• Completes employment verifications in a timely manner, adhering to Department standards.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and Company policies.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Loves being a part of a team. You understand that we succeed or fail as a team. You are always ready to step beyond your responsibilities to go the extra mile to ensure that your team is successful.
• Able to build creditability easily. You excel with establishing partnerships with others and you’re a natural when it comes to building your creditability.
• Is a perpetual student. You challenge yourself. Whether closing a gap, developing a new skill, or staying ahead of your industry, you revel in the joy of learning and growing.
• Communicates effectively. You excel when interacting with others whether in-person, over the phone or through email.
• Solution oriented. You can’t help it, when something goes sideways, you have a “I will figure this out” mentality about you.
• Loves how we roll as an organization. Not everybody will and we’re ok with that - Want to figure out if you MUST work with us? How do our Core Values make you feel?
  • Own it. We are motivated and responsible for our actions and results.
  • Dare to Excel. We are never done, we never settle, we never stand still. We push boundaries and think beyond the box.
  • Be Bold, Be Courageous. When faced with a hurdle, we jump!
  • Be extraordinary. We exceed expectations of clients, customers, and colleagues.
  • We Win Together. We collaborate & celebrate. We drive forward as one team towards our mission.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Human Resources experience required. High-volume recruitment experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• SHRM-CP and/or PHR certifications a plus.

COMPENSATION

• Goodwill regularly evaluates our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The pay range for this position is $18/hour - $22/hour. Starting pay will be based on a candidate’s experience, skills and education.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Recruitment

• Communication