Human Resources Assistant jobs in Syracuse, NY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compile and maintain personnel records.
Generate paperwork and ID badges for new hires.
Set up and maintain both manual and computer files.
Generate and track employee evaluations and wage adjustments
Add, track and update employee benefit time and attendance bonuses.
Maintain and update nursing certifications.
Periodic switchboard relief duty.
Process bi-weekly payroll.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent diploma. Courses in business preferred.
Experience:
One (1) year certificate from a business vocational/ technical school; or one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business records, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
Must be able to write reports and business correspondence.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.
Must be able to type, use word processing, work with computerized payroll system.
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor, department head and/or administration.
Must be available to work more than eight (8) hours per day or more than forty (40) hours per week.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in well-lighted, ventilated office area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.