Job Title: HR Assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Who we are:
Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) is a leading Brooklyn-based behavioral health organization committed to addressing the root causes and problems associated with mental illness, substance abuse, and alcohol abuse. As an innovative, community-based social service organization, CCM provides a wide range of social support, counseling, health, mental health, education, and supportive housing services to at-risk children, youth, and families in some of the most impoverished minority-populated areas of Brooklyn. With a history dating back to 1982, CCM has grown to serve over 25,000 individuals and families annually across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The organization operates over 25 programs and has become a key provider of culturally sensitive mental health services alongside educational, health, and social activities.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized HR Assistant to join our Human Resources team. The HR Assistant will support the HR department with various administrative tasks and HR processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate onboarding for new hires, including orientation sessions, documentation, reference checks, background checks, and creating profiles on HRIS (ADP Workforce Now).
- Accurately input employee data into HRIS and maintain up-to-date HR files, both physical and electronic.
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment and address inquiries related to health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
- Perform periodic audits of HR files to ensure all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Assist in preparing HR reports, such as headcount, attendance, new hire, and turnover reports.
- Handle correspondence as requested, including employment verifications and follow-ups.
- Collaborate with the Fiscal department to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Provide clerical support, including answering phone calls, filing, copying, and scanning.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Attention to detail and excellent follow-up.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in a related field required.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional HR experience preferred.
How to apply:
Please click on 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience. The cover letter is essential in our hiring process, so please remember to upload it.
CCM is an Equal Opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at CCM. At CCM employment is based upon merit and qualifications. CCM does not discriminate and is committed to making all personnel decisions without regard to any of the following: race; color; religion; creed; sex; gender (including gender identity and gender expression); sexual orientation; age; national origin; marital status; citizenship; disability; veteran or military status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Our policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Required)
Work Location: In person