Human Resources Assistant

Posted 3 days ago

chineseamerican planning councilBuffalo (NY)

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Other Individual and Family Services

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

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About the role

Human Resources Assistant Salary Range $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day and occasional weekends and evenings Education Level High School Degree or Equivalent Category Human Resources

Description: Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. The HR Assistant provides essential support to the organization's HR operations and initiatives by assisting with various HR-related administrative tasks and functions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and general HR administration. The HR Assistant works closely with HR team members and serves as a point of contact for staff inquiries to help ensure compliance and adherence to the organization policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Recruitment Support & Onboarding
Provide onboarding support to ensure all new hire paperwork is completed through Paycom and all new hire onboarding documents, reference and background checks, are gathered prior to each new hire's start date
Support the development of a robust onboarding process to enhance employee experience
Attend job fairs and recruitment events to promote CPC employment opportunities and support talent acquisition initiativesHR AdministrationHelp maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRMS (Human Resources Management System), ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations
Assist with the administration of mandatory training and performance management processes
Support the periodic internal HR auditing process to help ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of data in Paycom/HRMS and in digitized files

Benefits:

AdministrationHelp ensure the benefit eligibility and accrual profiles are assigned correctly for all staff in Paycom through periodic checking
Answer general benefit questions from staff members, help troubleshoot, and escalate issues and requests to HR Manager and/or Director of HRCompliance and Policy Adherence
Enforce CPC's internal policies consistently across the board
Assist with ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations
Support HR audits and investigations as needed, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements
Employee Relations
Serve as a point of contact for staff members regarding HR-related questions, concerns, and requests
Help maintain a positive work environment by promoting open communication and supporting employee engagement initiatives
Prepare and/or contribute contents for the monthly HR newsletters
Other Duties
Support a variety of different HR projects and initiatives
Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor and Director of HRQualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree; or high school diploma plus at least 2 years' office experience 2+ years of work experience in the non-profit or service-related industry a plus, but not required Hands-on HR experience with a good understanding of employment related regulations a plus Working knowledge of or proficiency in utilizing Paycom and/or other HRMS a plus Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated strong interest and desire to pursue a career in the field of HR management Ability to work independently with little supervision and work effectively in a team Impeccable attention to details, critical thinking skills, and organization skills Must be self-motivated, result-oriented, proactive and possess problem-solving skills Excellent customer service and people acumen, verbal and written communication skills Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work with competing deadlines Proficiency in utilizing applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and other routine applications essential to this position Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) or Spanish preferred

Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work weekends and/or evenings occasionally Must be willing to travel to other worksites and/or events occasionally for meetings or conferences, as needed

Compensation & Benefits: Overview $24.00 - $28.00 per hour; 35 hours per week CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holidays, sick and vacation time, personal days), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

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