Human Resources Assistant

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking a dynamic & enthusiastic Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team!

The Human Resources Assistant works under the direction of the Human Resources Manager performing a wide variety of HR responsibilities. As a member of our team, the HR Assistant must display the highest standards of professionalism, courtesy, and good judgment on a daily basis. You must possess the personal skills required to handle demanding internal and external customers, and effectively deal with all persons in a friendly, positive, supportive manner.

Conducts new-hire onboarding.
• Assists with weekly payroll processing.
• Performs various functions in the HRIS system.
• Performs clerical duties such as creating reports and letters, filing documents.
• Answers inquiries from staff on a variety of human resources issues.
• Performs all pre-hire steps to include license checks, certifying nursing assistants and orders uniforms and ID badges.
• New Hire Orientations.
• Involvement with a variety employee recognition and retention activities.

• Minimum of an Associate's degree with at least 1-year experience in Human Resources, preferably in healthcare.
• Recruitment experience preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge in state & federal labor laws, PFL,FLSA, FMLA, OHSA, & COBRA.
• Ability to navigate Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook.)
• Prior experience in utilizing HRIS software such as ADP Enterprise, timekeeping programs such as ADP or Kronos and electronic applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to create positive relations with a diverse group of persons;
• Able to work independently and set priorities with a minimum of supervision; exercise excellent judgment and decision-making skills.