Human Resources Assistant

UCP of Long Island is committed to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities. Our mission is to provide life skills training, education, advocacy, meaningful employment and a place to call home for Long Islanders with a wide range of abilities.

We are looking for a dynamic person to become a valued member of our Human Resources team. This entry level position will provide the opportunity for the right person to gain valuable experience with various aspects of Human Resources with room for growth within the department and organization.

General Purpose of the Human Resource Assistant Position: Assist the department with various responsibilities, including recruitment and onboarding; HRIS maintenance; provide administrative support as needed.

• Assist Recruiter in recruitment activities for Residential program, including initial screening, interviewing, follow up with hiring managers, making offers, new hire paperwork including offer letters and credential reviews; attend job fairs and open interviews
• Assist Coordinator with onboarding of new hires, including ensuring background checks are conducted as required, follow up as needed through the pre-employment process and schedule for orientation and updating the HRIS system
• assist with employee inquiries with regards to employee policies
• provide clerical and administrative support, maintain personnel records, assist with special projects
• maintain confidentiality of all employment candidates and personnel records

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or related field strongly preferred; Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and computer literacy. Ability to remain calm, tactful, and persuasive in a variety of situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday and Sick time
• Company Funded defined contribution plan and optional 403b plan
• Tuition assistance

UCP of Long Island is an equal opportunity employer