Human Resources Assistant

Elderwood
Cheektowaga, NY
Salary: Pay: starting at $20.50 / hour Overview:

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking a dynamic & enthusiastic Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team!

The Human Resources Assistant works under the direction of the Human Resources Manager performing a wide variety of HR responsibilities. As a member of our team, the HR Assistant must display the highest standards of professionalism, courtesy, and good judgment on a daily basis. You must possess the personal skills required to handle demanding internal and external customers, and effectively deal with all persons in a friendly, positive, supportive manner.

Join Our Team: Are you ready to change your life with a rewarding career move ? Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Free On-Site Parking, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Responsibilities:
  • Conducts new-hire onboarding.
  • Assists with weekly payroll processing.
  • Performs various functions in the HRIS system.
  • Performs clerical duties such as creating reports and letters, filing documents.
  • Answers inquiries from staff on a variety of human resources issues.
  • Performs all pre-hire steps to include license checks, certifying nursing assistants and orders uniforms and ID badges.
  • New Hire Orientations.
  • Involvement with a variety employee recognition and retention activities.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of an Associate's degree with at least 1-year experience in Human Resources, preferably in healthcare.
  • Recruitment experience preferred.
  • Demonstrable knowledge in state & federal labor laws, PFL,FLSA, FMLA, OHSA, & COBRA.
  • Ability to navigate Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook.)
  • Prior experience in utilizing HRIS software such as ADP Enterprise, timekeeping programs such as ADP or Kronos and electronic applicant tracking systems.
  • Ability to create positive relations with a diverse group of persons;
  • Able to work independently and set priorities with a minimum of supervision; exercise excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Posted 2026-05-18

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