Human Resources HR Assistant

Qualifications
Experience in conducting background checks
Understanding of benefit functions and their application
Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training
Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
Responsibilities
This role is in the HR industry, where you will be working on tasks related to managing HR operations and processes
Oversee and manage the HR inbox and processing, ensuring all incoming communications are addressed in a timely and efficient manner
Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including setting up their information in the UKG system
Manage daily needs related to employee timesheets, equipment, and ID cards
Accurately maintain and update employee records, including Paid Time Off (PTO) balances
Carry out auditing duties as required, ensuring all HR processes and procedures are compliant with industry standards
Perform background checks for potential employees as part of the recruitment process
Handle a high volume of HR-related tasks and inquiries, demonstrating your ability to work under pressure
Leverage your experience in leave administration to manage employee leave requests and balances
Provide exceptional customer service when dealing with employee inquiries and issues
Job description
Description

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Bedford Hills, New York. This role is in the HR industry, where you will be working on tasks related to managing HR operations and processes.

Responsibilities
• Oversee and manage the HR inbox and processing, ensuring all incoming communications are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including setting up their information in the UKG system.
• Manage daily needs related to employee timesheets, equipment, and ID cards.
• Accurately maintain and update employee records, including Paid Time Off (PTO) balances.
• Carry out auditing duties as required, ensuring all HR processes and procedures are compliant with industry standards.
• Perform background checks for potential employees as part of the recruitment process.
• Handle a high volume of HR-related tasks and inquiries, demonstrating your ability to work under pressure.
• Leverage your experience in leave administration to manage employee leave requests and balances.
• Provide exceptional customer service when dealing with employee inquiries and issues.

Requirements
• Experience in conducting background checks
• Understanding of benefit functions and their application
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit

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