Human Resources (HR) Assistant
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee benefits administration and support key HR functions. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with employees, managing HR processes, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
Responsibilities
- Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, 401(k), disability, workers' compensation, and voluntary benefits
- Manage employee enrollments, eligibility tracking, life event changes, and benefit records
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions
- Coordinate with benefit providers, brokers, and third-party administrators
- Lead new hire orientation and benefits enrollment
- Prepare onboarding paperwork and maintain personnel files
- Support employees with HR-related questions and workplace concerns
- Administer FMLA, ADA, disability, and other leave programs
- Track leave requests and maintain required documentation
- Manage COBRA notifications and compliance requirements
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
- Process employee status changes, terminations, and separations
- Track and administer PTO balances
- Partner with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and 401(k) processing
Qualifications
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- 2+ years of Human Resources experience
- Knowledge of employee benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance
- Strong organizational, communication, and employee relations skills
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
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- Albany, NY - onsite - Temporary to Hire - 24 - 27 USD / Hourly -Human Resources Manager (Temp-to-Hire)
-Location: Albany, NY (On-Site)
-Schedule: Full-Time
-Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee benefits administration and support key HR functions. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with employees, managing HR processes, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
-Key Responsibilities
-Benefits Administration
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- Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, 401(k), disability, workers' compensation, and voluntary benefits -
- Manage employee enrollments, eligibility tracking, life event changes, and benefit records -
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions -
- Coordinate with benefit providers, brokers, and third-party administrators -
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- Lead new hire orientation and benefits enrollment -
- Prepare onboarding paperwork and maintain personnel files -
- Support employees with HR-related questions and workplace concerns -
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- Administer FMLA, ADA, disability, and other leave programs -
- Track leave requests and maintain required documentation -
- Manage COBRA notifications and compliance requirements -
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- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records -
- Process employee status changes, terminations, and separations -
- Track and administer PTO balances -
- Partner with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and 401(k) processing -
Qualifications
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- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred -
- 2+ years of Human Resources experience -
- Knowledge of employee benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance -
- Strong organizational, communication, and employee relations skills -
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office -
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information -
Additional Requirements
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- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation -
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed -
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional seeking a long-term position with a growing organization and the potential to transition into a permanent role.
- 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z