Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for an organized Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join a long-standing non profit organization on a contract basis in New York, New York. This role is an excellent opportunity to support HR operations in a non-profit organization while contributing to various administrative and employee-focused initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth onboarding, effective communication, and efficient HR processes.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage onboarding activities to ensure new hires have a seamless transition into the organization.

• Provide administrative support for HR functions, including maintaining accurate employee records and managing documentation.

• Assist in handling employee relations by addressing inquiries and resolving basic workplace concerns.

• Facilitate e-recruitment processes, such as posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.

• Draft and manage email correspondence related to HR matters, ensuring clear and timely communication.

• Collaborate with the HR team to maintain and update HR systems and databases.

• Proficiency in using HR systems and software applications such as Paycom highly preferred.

• Proven experience in an HR administrative or assistant role.

• Strong understanding of employee relations and HR policies.

• Proficiency in using e-recruitment platforms and tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for precise and effective email correspondence.

• Experience in managing onboarding processes and ensuring compliance with HR standards.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

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