Human Resource Assistant (35237)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech has an opening for a full-time Junior HR Generalist. This position is located at our North Street location (free onsite parking!) and is scheduled to work 37.5 hours/week. BHSC offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and generous PTO as well as the opportunity to work at a not-for-profit agency that is making a difference in the WNY community. The Junior HR Generalist will support the HR department with a variety of HR functions including, but not limited to:

• Reference checking and past employment verifications
• Assists in coordination of employee onboarding, including completion of new hire paperwork;
• Prepares new hire orientation folders and employee handbooks, creates nametags for new staff
• Oversees and ensures compliance with annual Sexual Harassment Prevention training;
• Assists in HRIS, Personnel file and I-9 maintenance;
• Creates templates for HR policies and forms;
• Assists in development and documentation of department processes and procedures;
• Filing, scanning and uploading documents;
• Responds to employment verification requests;
• Assist with benefits enrollment, annual open enrollment, and employee benefit changes;
• In conjunction with the HR Generalist, reconcile and approve monthly/quarterly benefit invoices;
• Manage COVID leaves of absence;
• Maintain and organize employee recognition programs including, but not limited to, Pat on the Back, the annual Employee recognition event;
• Maintain employee perks and discounts and assist in marketing to employees;
• Provides administrative assistance to HR team;
• First contact person for HR department, answers questions, addresses issues and inquiries and/or directs them accordingly;
• Keeps up to date with regulatory requirements and changes;

Required Skills:

• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices
• Exceptional phone and customer service skills
• Positive and empathetic communication
• Creative thinking to solve problems
• Self-starter and able to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Managing time and priorities
• Organization and attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle sensitive/confidential information and situations with diplomacy, confidence and tact
• Intermediate knowledge of PC applications for word, excel and power point required; experience with Paycom preferred

Education:

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field

Experience:

Minimum Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years related office experience. Human Resource experience is a plus.