Human Resources Assistant

Metropolitan Jewish Health System
United States, New York, New York
Dec 17, 2024
MJHS is a large not-for-profit health system in the Greater New York area. Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care at Menorah and Isabella Centers, and the research based MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care. We also offer Elderplan/HomeFirst: health plans for Medicare and dual-eligible individuals. As a not-for-profit organization, many of our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of grateful families, corporate donors and grants, as well as our own employees. At MJHS, quality care is our mission. We are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as our community. We have a great culture; we offer great benefits that include a work/life balance and competitive rates. MJHS attracts individuals who see their work as a calling as well as a job. Professionals in every job category have stated that they appreciate being left to make their own decisions, are encouraged to voice their opinions, and are given the necessary breathing room to do their work with minimal supervision. Yet, at the same time, they feel that management and their co-workers are solidly behind them and readily accessible. Our Corporate team may not provide direct care, but we still touch people's lives in a very real and substantial way. The services we provide contribute greatly to the overall patient and member experience, supporting our reputation for excellence. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized and collaborative individual to support our Human Resources team. Duties for this role include overall administrative support for the HR department Assists with recruitment process by opening new positions in our HRIS and applicant tracking systems, scheduling interviews with HR and hiring managers as appropriate Assists with new employee onboarding by drafting offer letters, initiating background checks, completing I-9s, making IDs, entering new employees into the HRIS system, running orientation reports, scheduling new employee focus groups Processes all terminations, transfers and promotions in the HRIS system Professionally administer all incoming calls, direct calls appropriately; research employee questions, and respond to inquiries as needed Other duties as assigned Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum 2 years experience, preferably in Human Resources environment. Previous administrative experience required. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. Experience with Infor Global HR preferred. Excellent communication skills. Excellent telephone and customer service skills. Detail oriented. Strong organizational skills. Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Dependable and capable of using own initiative and judgment.