Human Resources Assistant

About us

Meaningful NY is a non profit that strives to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and families to live full, rich lives on their terms. We are commited to fostering the promise of each individual to live a life full of purpose through responsive, evidence-informed practices, innovative solutions, and sustainable, measurable results.

Meaningful NY is looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join our team in New York State.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage New Employee Onboarding experience.
• Coordinate all preemployment processes for background and fingerprinting
• Manage orienting new employees by presenting New Hire Orientation that consists of reviewing company policies; gathering and reviewing new hire forms; and explaining benefit programs.
• Complete data entry in Human Resources information system (HRIS) and other HR related systems and processes.
• Maintain data integrity by monitoring employee files and ensuring accuracy of data entry in HRIS.
• Prepare and maintain reports and queries as required and assure data accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in Human Resources, talent management and employment law.
• Work closely with the Human Resources Team on all HR related projects, audits, and programs as assigned; provide leadership on special projects where necessary.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field of study preferred with minimum of two (2) years of progressive direct responsibility and experience with OnBoarding, Orientation. (Preferred, not required)
• Must have prior onboarding, benefits, or recruitment experience.
• Utilize good judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential information.
• Must be detail oriented, highly organized, and can work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities with strong follow-up skills.
• Excellent project management, time management and presentation skills.
• High level of experience and comfort working within applicant tracking and HRIS systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
• Work to resolve issues in a proactive, respectful, and positive manner.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in the Greater New York City Area?

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote