Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Purpose:

To provide confidential, accurate, and timely secretarial support to the Director and/or department you are supporting. To ensure communication and documentation is handled in a professional and confidential manner. To act as a liaison between the employees and the Director you support.

Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, Associate’s Degree preferred.
• One [1] year clerical experience.
• Ability to accurately and timely perform data entry and filing duties.
• Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to accurately read and interpret written information. Monitors own work for quality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work; uses time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong typing and computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in Word and Excel required.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Adherence to Agency policies including Attendance Policy.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License acceptable to Agency insurance standards, preferred. Maintenance of valid insurance and registration and provide proof of insurance if using own vehicle.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use of computers and/or writing for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to office equipment/chemicals.
• Bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing in the course of filing and miscellaneous clerical work.
• Speaks clearly and remains calm in stressful or demanding situations.

Responsible to: Department Director/Designee