Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Human Resources Manager (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Albany, NY (On-Site)

Schedule: Full-Time

Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee benefits administration and support key HR functions. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with employees, managing HR processes, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, 401(k), disability, workers' compensation, and voluntary benefits
• Manage employee enrollments, eligibility tracking, life event changes, and benefit records
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions
• Coordinate with benefit providers, brokers, and third-party administrators

Onboarding & Employee Support

• Lead new hire orientation and benefits enrollment
• Prepare onboarding paperwork and maintain personnel files
• Support employees with HR-related questions and workplace concerns

Leave Administration & Compliance

• Administer FMLA, ADA, disability, and other leave programs
• Track leave requests and maintain required documentation
• Manage COBRA notifications and compliance requirements

HR Operations

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Process employee status changes, terminations, and separations
• Track and administer PTO balances
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and 401(k) processing

Qualifications:

Compensation

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