Talent Acquisition Specialist I - Human Resources

Hillside Family of Agencies | Rochester, NY

Posted Date 8/28/2024
Description

The HR Specialist will support the HR department in various administrative and employee-related tasks, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Job functions

  • Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers in verbal and written communications, including timely follow up on inquiries
  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure proper documentation of HR-related processes such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and transfers
  • Assist with on-boarding new employees including creating new hire files, data entry of employee information into HR system of record
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee information and handle sensitive issues with professionalism and empathy
  • Maintain thoroughly documented procedures that ensure efficient workflow and continuous process improvement within the Human Resource Department
  • Coordinate the hiring and onboarding process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, funders, agency policy, etc.
  • Complete accurate HR systems data entry, run reports, maintain files, and complete audit review of all tasks performed
  • Assist with Human Resource projects including, but not limited to, the following functional areas: Employee Relations, Training, Performance and Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition
  • Respond to and resolve matters utilizing Human Resources best practices while demonstrating alignment with Hillside’s organizational values, policies and protocols
  • Prioritize, support and complete assigned tasks with competing deadlines in a timely manner
  • Participate in department, agency and team meetings
  • This job description is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

  • High School or GED and a minimum of one year of Human resources, payroll, or office experience or another equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

  • Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to the Hillside Professional Competencies the following are requirements of this role:

  • Acquire HR legal and regulatory knowledge
  • Demonstrate skill handling sensitive, complex, and confidential information with professionalism and in timely manner
  • Demonstrate time management and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and records
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and databases

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to work a scheduled shift in an office environment or in a remote location that meets the agency’s standards (up to 8 hours per day)
  • The following physical demands are required:
    • Continuous sitting (up to 8 hours per day)
    • Continuous use of computer (up to 8 hours per day)
    • Occasional walking (up to 10 Minutes per day)
  • Ability to change positions as needed

$18.00 Minimum Rate per hour, $25.49 Maximum Rate per hour, based on experience.

Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!

EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

Employment Type
Full Time

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