Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Apr 10 2025 Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a Full-Time Human Resources Assistant in the Office of Human Resources. Reporting to the Executive Director for Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant assists in the administration of the College's human resources functions, including recruitment and employment activities, classification and compensation, benefits, management of performance and evaluation files, and training and professional development. The Human Resources Assistant also assists the Executive Director in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations governing personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as the primary administrative support to the Executive Director

Provides clerical support to the HR department

Maintains multiple appointment calendars

Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of physical and electronic human resource files and records, including maintaining accurate and complete personnel files including and the preparation of new files and purging of inactive files

Works with office staff to update and maintain documents on SharePoint and College website

Assists in compiling information and statistics for department and regulatory reporting

Reviews and maintains department specific logs and materials for regulatory and policy compliance

Assists with development, implementation and communication of polices

Assists with administrative duties with regard to recruitment such as scheduling interviews, scheduling new employee orientation, conducting background checks, drafting of employment offer letters, creating personnel files

Provides administrative support with the planning and coordination of special events such as the employee service awards program, benefits enrollment, professional training and development

Maintains a database of employees for service awards, tenure, and promotions

Drafts, maintains and updates forms and communication materials

Answers frequently asked questions from customers including applicants, employees, and former employees relative to their application status, onboarding, benefits, HR system inquiries, and standard policies and procedures; refers more complex questions to appropriate staff or management.

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

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

Special Information:

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary: $52,000

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

Comprehensive health care coverage

Dental and vision coverage

A choice of retirement systems

A deferred compensation program

Professional development opportunities

Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

Discounted YMCA health club membership

Plus additional savings programs and perks!

SUNY Schenectady County Community College

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