Human Resources Assistant

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Status: Full-time (hours may vary)

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Location: New York, NY

Objective:

We are looking to employ an HR assistant with outstanding administrative and communication skills. The ideal candidate is expected to be a conceptual thinker with superb organizational and time management skills. You must be reliable and should accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate should display remarkable conflict decision-making skills with a solid understanding of employee relationships, staffing management, and payroll and benefits administration. Top candidates will be superb at problem-solving, efficient in scheduling and prioritizing assignments.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Must be able to perform and deliver Excel reports and spreadsheets.
• Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
• Serve as point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators.
• Maintain calendars of the HR management team.
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
• Update records of new and current staff.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors.
• Complete termination paperwork.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Fantastic organizational and time management skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective HR administration and people management skills
• Ability to accurately follow instructions and prioritize assignments.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2-3 years of experience as an HR assistant.
• Exposure to payroll practices.
• Must be flexible with overtime.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, Excel and related business and communication tools.

Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment. There will be occasional travel to other locations throughout New York City as needed for career fairs.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb stairs and/ or kneel. Occasionally the employee will have to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Note:

Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy and just communities. Lantern welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.