We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our team in Albany, New York. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to HR processes, including benefits administration, employee relations, and onboarding tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting HR operations effectively. Responsibilities: • Manage employee benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(K), disability, workers' compensation, and other voluntary benefits. • Conduct comprehensive benefits presentations for new employees during orientation and distribute enrollment materials. • Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries, plan changes, and enrollment processes. • Track and update employee eligibility and changes for the 401(K) plan, ensuring timely communication with payroll. • Collaborate with HR vendors and brokers to address escalated support needs and claims administration. • Maintain accurate and confidential records of human resource files and employee information. • Process and manage employee status changes, terminations, and leave of absence requests. • Administer disability paperwork and ensure compliance with leave policies and regulations. • Coordinate and organize new employee orientations, including preparing documentation and setting up personnel files. • Monitor and track compliance steps related to organizational policies and procedures.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Human Resources or a related field. • Proficiency in HR administration tasks, including benefits and onboarding processes. • Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) platforms. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective employee relations. • Experience conducting background checks and maintaining confidentiality. • Knowledge of benefits administration and compliance procedures. • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. • Organizational skills to manage multiple HR tasks and deadlines efficiently.

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Albany, NY
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
25.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our team in Albany, New York. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to HR processes, including benefits administration, employee relations, and onboarding tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting HR operations effectively. Responsibilities: • Manage employee benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(K), disability, workers' compensation, and other voluntary benefits. • Conduct comprehensive benefits presentations for new employees during orientation and distribute enrollment materials. • Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries, plan changes, and enrollment processes. • Track and update employee eligibility and changes for the 401(K) plan, ensuring timely communication with payroll. • Collaborate with HR vendors and brokers to address escalated support needs and claims administration. • Maintain accurate and confidential records of human resource files and employee information. • Process and manage employee status changes, terminations, and leave of absence requests. • Administer disability paperwork and ensure compliance with leave policies and regulations. • Coordinate and organize new employee orientations, including preparing documentation and setting up personnel files. • Monitor and track compliance steps related to organizational policies and procedures.
2025-11-18T20:53:37Z

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