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Human Resources Specialist

Wildwood Programs
Latham, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Salary Range : $24.85- $32.80 plus an Elite Benefit Package

Please submit an updated resume

Summary

The HR Specialist supports smooth HR operations and organizational compliance, by executing core administrative workflows—including record keeping, and regulatory tracking—ensuring full compliance with labor standards while enhancing the overall employee experience.

Who Are We

Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Check us out on Linkedin

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

  • Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or university
    • OR High School Diploma/GED & 2 years related experience.
  • Computer
    • Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned

Workers’ Compensation

Acts as Primary contact for injury reporting for the Agency.

Coordinates and reviews reports for completeness; contacts staff/supervisors for needed information; enters reports in databases

Updates HR Representatives on the status of injured staff

Leave Management

Assists HR Representatives with leave-related paperwork and tracking & answers employee questions regarding leaves or completing paperwork

Performance Appraisals

Acts as Primary contact for agency performance appraisals (90 Day, Annual, etc).

Receives/collects completed appraisals, reviews and contacts supervisors for clarifying information; enters into database and personnel folder

Collaborates with the Training Department to run reports to stay updated on who has not submitted the performance appraisals for their employees

License Event Notification System (LENS) administration

Reviews notifications from the NYS Dept of Motor Vehicles for active staff; Logs transactions for billing purposes

Follows up on suspensions, accidents, expirations, and out of state licenses with staff and Updates License Status in Paycom

Communicates with employees and management when an update impacts an employee’s ability to drive agency vehicles.

Employee Separation Processing

Processes employee terminations in the HR system, including notifications and removal of clearances; sends exit interviews to all terminating employees; tracks exit interview data and reports it quarterly.

HR Department Organization

Assists with employee filing projects for both active and terminated staff

Assists with internal audits of files and paperwork

Supports the CHRO & Director with administrative needs including faxing,

Qualifications

Other Requirements:

  • A valid NYS license and clean driving record required

Salary : $25 - $33

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