Human Resources Assistant - Temporary

**TEMPORARY (August through December)** **EMPRESS EMS** **Human Resources Assistant** Full-Time | Human Resources | Yonkers, NY **Position Summary** The Human Resources Assistant will support the HR Department with Onboarding, recruitment, leave management, automation of HR processes, and other general HR duties. **Duties & Responsibilities** - Manage the Onboarding Process, including preparation, training, and new hire assimilation - Serve as primary user for all HR systems; maintain employee data in HRIS, including entering new hire information, updating organizational structure, job titles, etc. - Support payroll activities for employees - Provide employment verifications and handle unemployment claims - Complete I-9 verifications for all new employees via E-Verify - Perform various data gathering and report creation as requested - Assist in program rollouts and training, i.e., benefits open enrollment - Respond to routine general employee HR questions or properly redirect employees in a timely manner - Keep apprised & updated on new labor laws, benefits compliance, company policies, and procedures - Maintains and updates as required all employee information records, personnel files, and appropriate databases, and ensures accuracy of employee status and headcount. - Answer routine inquiries, both internal and external, on subjects such as employment verifications, job openings, benefits, human resource-related pay issues, and policy questions - Consistent tracking of all employees on Leave of Absence, including, but not limited to, Military, FMLA, and tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the leave, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete prior to the employee returning to work - Assists employees with disability insurance claim requirements for non-work-related injuries or illnesses, tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the disability, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete prior to the employee returning to work - Oversees the employee light duty program and assists with light duty staffing assignments and schedules - This position requires working independently with minimal supervision. - Perform other such duties as may be required **Education and Experience** - High School Diploma, associate degree preferred - 3 + years of previous relevant experience in Human Resources required - Working knowledge of HR functions, including recruiting and hiring, benefit administration, employee/labor relations, and compensation - Familiarity with medical/dental/life insurance enrollment and administration - Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws **Competencies** - Ability to interface with associates and management at all levels, handling confidential issues and information with discretion - Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to detail - Strong PC skills, including MS Office, UKG, and E-schedule - assignments and schedules - This position requires working independently with minimal supervision. - Perform other such duties as may be required **Work Environment** - High School Diploma, associate degree preferred - 3 + years of previous relevant experience in Human Resources required - Working knowledge of HR functions, including recruiting and hiring, benefit administration, employee/labor relations, and compensation - Familiarity with medical/dental/life insurance enrollment and administration - Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws **Physical Requirements** - High level of sitting/working at a desk - Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs.) - Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations