Job Description

Job Location: North Street - Buffalo, NY 14203
Position Type: Full Time, 12 Month
Salary Range: $19.97 - $22.96 Hourly

Job Category: Human ResourcesBuffalo Hearing & Speech has an opening for a full-time Junior HR Generalist. This position is located at our North Street location (free onsite parking!) and is scheduled to work 37.5 hours/week. BHSC offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and generous PTO as well as the opportunity to work at a not-for-profit agency that is making a difference in the WNY community.  The Junior HR Generalist will support the HR department with a variety of HR functions including, but not limited to:
- Reference checking and past employment verifications
- Assists in coordination of employee onboarding, including completion of new hire paperwork;
- Prepares new hire orientation folders and employee handbooks, creates nametags for new staff
- Oversees and ensures compliance with annual Sexual Harassment Prevention training;
- Assists in HRIS, Personnel file and I-9 maintenance;
- Creates templates for HR policies and forms;
- Assists in development and documentation of department processes and procedures;
- Filing, scanning and uploading documents;
- Responds to employment verification requests;
- Assist with benefits enrollment, annual open enrollment, and employee benefit changes;
- In conjunction with the HR Generalist, reconcile and approve monthly/quarterly benefit invoices;
- Manage COVID leaves of absence;
- Maintain and organize employee recognition programs including, but not limited to, Pat on the Back, the annual Employee recognition event;
- Maintain employee perks and discounts and assist in marketing to employees;
- Provides administrative assistance to HR team;
- First contact person for HR department, answers questions, addresses issues and inquiries and/or directs them accordingly;
- Keeps up to date with regulatory requirements and changes;
Required Skills:
- General knowledge of various employment laws and practices
- Exceptional phone and customer service skills
- Positive and empathetic communication
- Creative thinking to solve problems
- Self-starter and able to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
- Managing time and priorities
- Organization and attention to detail
- Proven ability to handle sensitive/confidential information and situations with diplomacy, confidence and tact
- Intermediate knowledge of PC applications for word, excel and power point required; experience with Paycom preferred
Education:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field

Experience:
Minimum Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years related office experience. Human Resource experience is a plus.