Job Description

HR Assistant

Schenectady, NY

Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for an HR Assistant position for our client located in Schenectady, NY. This is a full-time, contract to hire position.

The Human Resources Assistant supports a variety of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, file management, and compliance. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role also provides key administrative support and helps coordinate HR events and initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and HR team
• Maintain confidential personnel records and calendars
• Assist with recruitment tasks: interview scheduling, background checks, offer letters
• Support onboarding, benefits enrollment, and employee events
• Compile data for reports and ensure compliance with HR policies
• Respond to routine HR inquiries and direct complex issues as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least one (1) year experience working directly in a human resources role
• At least one (1) year experience as an administrative assistant for an Executive leader.
• Strong computer skills, including experience manipulating excel spreadsheets, drafting and modifying communication materials, and data management
• Ability to work independently and with all levels of staff and faculty
• Interpersonal with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Successful candidate must be customer service oriented and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to prioritize workflow, multi-task, and be resourceful.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Human Resource experience in a community college, higher education or public sector environment
• Knowledge of HR Banner enterprise system
• Knowledge of Interview Exchange applicant tracking system

Salary:

$48,000-$50,000

Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients.  We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.

Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts.

Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer

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