Title - Human Resources Assistant -Trainee
Location - Central Office - Castleton, New York
Intro
Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.
About the Job
The Human Resource Generalist/Trainee is an entry-level position within the Human Resources Department, ideal for recent graduates or individuals starting their career in Human Resources, Benefits and Compensation. This role provides foundational experience in HR support, focusing on daily administrative functions of the Human Resource (HR) department:
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Schedules and organizes appointments; takes minutes during departmental meetings.
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Receives and distributes office mail and emails from the general mailbox
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Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
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Assists in recruiting, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
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Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
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Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
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Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
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Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
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Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
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Administrative support and data processing for all HR functions; including but not limited to scheduling and organizing appointments; takes minutes during departmental meetings.
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Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
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Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS-registered college or university with a bachelor's degree; OR
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Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS-registered two-year college or university with an associate's degree and 1 year of experience in HR; OR
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Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of experience as described in (b) above; OR
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An equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above
Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements will apply (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster or Dutchess County at time of hire).
Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including enrollment in the New York State Employees Retirement Pension System. For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.