Job Description

Title:

Human Resources Associate

Job Type:

Temporary, Non-Benefited

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Human Resources Management

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)About the Role:

We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and service-focused HR Associate (Temporary, Full-Time or Part-Time) to join our team. In this role, you’ll be a key point of contact for employees and managers—helping them get the support and information they need across a wide range of HR topics.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to gain hands-on experience across many areas of Human Resources. Your work will help ensure our HR services run smoothly and that people feel supported every day.

The starting annual salary for this position is $53,478.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support day-to-day HR operations and provide a great experience for anyone who reaches out for help.

In this role, you will:

Serve as a first point of contact for HR questions via phone, email, and in person
Provide clear, accurate information to employees and managers.
Support multiple HR areas – Employee & Labor Relations, Transformation Quality and Compliance, Payroll and Benefits.
Help manage shared HR email inboxes and track requests to ensure timely responses
Support team members with projects, initiatives, and daily administrative work
Pitch in wherever needed—including providing backup support across the HR team
Handle sensitive information with care, professionalism, and confidentiality
What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is approachable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. You’ll do well in this role if you enjoy variety in your work and take pride in helping others.

You may be a great fit if you:

Have experience in human resources, customer service, or an administrative role
Communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people
Stay organized and can manage multiple tasks at once
Enjoy problem-solving and finding the right answers
Are dependable, flexible, and willing to jump in where needed
Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
Education and experience:

Associate’s degree, or
High school diploma/equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park, every role contributes to something meaningful—supporting the people who are working to advance cancer research, treatment, and care.

Here’s what makes this a great place to work:

Purpose-driven work: Be part of an organization focused on improving and saving lives
People-first culture: Work in a supportive environment where your contributions matter
Wide-ranging experience: Gain exposure to many areas of HR and build valuable skills
Team collaboration: Work alongside knowledgeable colleagues who are happy to help you learn
If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and being part of a team that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. Associate’s degree; or
2. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in human resources or a related field.

NOTE:
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov