Human Resources Assistant

Our client, a Bronx-based human services organization is hiring an HR Assistant. This is a hands-on administrative role providing project and operational support to the HR department while assisting employees with day-to-day inquiries.Responsibilities include:Providing administrative and project support to the HR department, including data entry, filing, photocopying, and distribution of departmental mailSupporting onboarding and new-hire processing, and serving as a point of contact for incoming staffScheduling candidates for pre-employment clearances and monitoring clearance databases to ensure staff are fully cleared prior to startPreparing clearance and compliance reports and maintaining funder and government databasesReviewing professional licenses and scheduling annual medical/clearance requirements based on program needsMaintaining personnel files and assisting with agency audits by preparing required documentationVerifying I-9 documentation and supporting general HR complianceProviding backup coverage for the HRIS function and occasional reception coverageAssisting with basic finance tasks, such as reconciling credit card statements, as neededQualifications:2+ years of HR or administrative support experienceBachelor’s degree preferredProficiency in Microsoft OfficeStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer-service skillsPolaris Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.